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Brunost

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Norway and Sweden · Cow's And Goat's Milk · Semi-Soft, Whey

Brunost, or "brown cheese," is a distinctly Norwegian dairy product, often classified as a cheese, though it differs from traditional cheeses. It is made by boiling down the whey of goat's milk, cow's milk, or a combination of both, until the water evaporates, and the natural milk sugars caramelize. This process gives Brunost its unique …

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