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Nieheimer Kase

OtherCow MilkGermany, North Rhine-WestphaliaNONE

Unusual German sour milk cheese from Nieheim in Westphalia. The curd is seasoned with salt and caraway, formed into small cones, dried, then wrapped in dried hops for final ripening. One of the rarest German cheeses, a Slow Food Presidium.

Aging Time

14 days – 2 months

Style: Other
Milk: Cow
Origin: Germany · North Rhine-Westphalia
Ripening: ≥ 14 days

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Texture

Dry, crumbly, hop-wrapped

Flavor

Sharp, sour, herbal from hop casing

Nutrition (per 100g)

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