Gailtaler Almkäse 
Gailtaler Almkäse is a hard cheese from Austria, specifically produced in the Gailtal Alps. It is made from raw cow's milk and can include up to 10% raw goat's milk. The cheese has a minimum fat content of 45% FDM and a maximum moisture content of 40%. It is wheel-shaped, weighing between
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Specific Origin | Gailtal Alps |
| Protection | PDO (1997) |
| Milk Type | Raw cow's milk, raw goat's milk (up to 10%) |
| Milk Treatment | Raw |
| Fat Content | Minimum 45% FDM |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 40% |
| Rind | Dry, closed, golden-yellow natural rind |
| Texture | Smooth consistency with occasional round and uniform eyes |
| Flavor | Distinctive taste of pure Alpine milk |
| Colors | Yellow body |
| Forms | Wheel-shaped |
| Age | Minimum ripening time of seven weeks; five weeks for specific purposes; 75 days if vacuum-packed |
| Rennet Type | Natural rennet |
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