Holsteiner Tilsiter 
Holsteiner Tilsiter is a semi-hard cheese from Germany, specifically from the region of Schleswig-Holstein. It is made from cow's milk and can be produced using either raw or pasteurized milk. The cheese is known for its thin, yellow-brown natural rind and light yellow color. It is characterized by its springy and supple texture, with typical eyes and cracks. The flavor of Holsteiner Tilsiter ranges from mild and lightly aromatic to strong and spicy, depending on its age. The cheese is traditionally produced in wheel or loaf shapes and has a fat content ranging from 30% to 60% in the dry matter. It is ripened for at least five weeks and may be spiced with caraway.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Specific Origin | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Protection | PGI (2010) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw milk or pasteurized milk |
| Fat Content | 30% to 60% in the dry matter |
| Rind | Thin, yellow-brown, natural rind |
| Texture | Semi-hard, springy, and very supple |
| Flavor | Ranges from mild and lightly aromatic to strong and spicy |
| Colors | Light yellow |
| Forms | Wheel shape, loaf shape |
| Age | At least five weeks |
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