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Zillertaler Graukase
OtherCow MilkAustria, Zillertal, TyrolPDO
PDO-protected Tyrolean gray cheese from the Zillertal valley. Made from skimmed sour milk with no rennet, just acid coagulation. Nearly fat-free (0.5%), it develops a gray exterior and extremely sharp flavor. Traditionally eaten in Zillertaler Krapfen (fried dumplings).
Aging Time
7 days – 21 days
- Style
- Other
- Milk
- Cow
- Origin
- Austria · Zillertal, Tyrol
- Ripening
- ≥ 7 days
Tasting Board
Texture
Firm, dry, grayish-white, crumbly
Flavor
Intensely sharp, sour, pungent
Nutrition (per 100g)
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