Nagelkaas, also called Frisian Clove cheese,
Nagelkaas
(igourmet.com) is an unprotected name variant of kanterkaas, a Dutch cheese
Cheese is a type of dairy product produced in a range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk (usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats or sheep). During prod ...
developed in the Friesland
Friesland ( ; ; official ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia (), named after the Frisians, is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen (p ...
region of the Netherlands. It is a firm-textured gouda-style cheese made from skim pasteurized cow's milk. Its 23% butterfat content results in a mild flavor, which is augmented with the addition of cloves and cumin for a pronounced spicy taste.
Its name comes from the Dutch word for clove, ''kruidnagel'' (literally 'spice nail', from the cloves's nail-like shape). It is locally known as "nail cheese" or, in Dutch, ''Nagelkaas''.
References
External links
Description at Cheese.comEncyclopedia of Cheese at igourmet.com
Dutch cheeses
Cow's-milk cheeses
Culture of Friesland
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