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Gamalost

OtherCow MilkNorway, Vik, Sogn og FjordaneNONE

One of Norway's oldest and most traditional cheeses, meaning "old cheese." Made from soured skimmed milk ripened with Mucor mold. Nearly fat-free but extremely protein-rich. A distinctly Norwegian cheese now produced mainly by TINE in Vik, a Slow Food Presidium.

Aging Time

14 days – 1 month

Style: Other
Milk: Cow
Origin: Norway · Vik, Sogn og Fjordane
Ripening: ≥ 14 days

Tasting Board

Texture

Firm, grainy, brownish, crumbly

Flavor

Extremely sharp, pungent, complex

Nutrition (per 100g)

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