Gjetost

Gjetost, also known as Brunost, is a sweet, dense, caramelized brown Scandinavian whey cheese produced in many countries. It is also known as Mysost (Norwegian), Mesost (Swedish), Meesjuusto (Finnish), Mysuostur (Icelandic), Myseost (Danish) and Braunkäse (German). The Norwegian and German names mean ‘brown cheese’ and the other names mean ‘whey cheese’ as in made with whey, milk or cream.

The cheese gets its brown colour and fudge-like texture from slow simmering, which allows the milk sugars to caramelise. Brunost is usually served thinly on rye toast or crisp bread. It is considered healthy because it contains iron, calcium and B vitamins.

£8.00 (approx. 250g)

Cheese Type	Soft and Semi Soft
Milk	Cow, Goat
Country	Denmark, Norway, Sweden

Description

What does Gjetost taste like? Gjetost is called a whey cheese as it’s made with goat’s milk and cow’s cream. It has a fudge-like texture and sweet caramel flavour.

Where’s it from? Gjetost, also known as Brunost or Gudbrandsdalen, is a sweet, dense, caramelized brown Scandinavian whey cheese produced in many countries. It is also known as Mysost (Norwegian), Mesost (Swedish), Meesjuusto (Finnish), Mysuostur (Icelandic), Myseost (Danish) and Braunkäse (German).

Packaging: This cheese is PASTEURISED. A wrapped cube of 250g. Suitable for vegetarians.

Recipes

Pistachio balls make an excellent starter, or a snack for evening entertaining. Gjetost would be a fantastic alternative to the goats’ cheese with the savoury, salty, nutty pistachio flavours. The orange and green colours really adds some pizzazz!