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Prastkost
Semi HardCow MilkSweden, NationwideNONE
Traditional Swedish "priest cheese," historically made from the tithe milk collected by parish priests. A strongly flavored semi-hard cheese, more pungent than Herrgard. Popular in Swedish cooking, especially for gratins and sauces.
Aging Time
2 months – 1 year
- Style
- Semi Hard
- Milk
- Cow
- Origin
- Sweden · Nationwide
- Ripening
- ≥ 2 months
Tasting Board
Texture
Semi-firm, smooth with small irregular holes
Flavor
Strong, tangy, slightly bitter, robust
Nutrition (per 100g)
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