Kanterkomijnekaas 
Kanterkomijnekaas is a variation of Kanterkaas that contains caraway seeds for added flavor. It has the same shape and texture as Kanterkaas, with a firm to hard consistency. The flavor is fragrant, mild to strong depending on age, with a distinct caraway taste. The cheese has an ivory to yellow or greenish-yellow color, with caraway seeds evenly distributed throughout. The rind is smooth and impervious and may be natural or coated in colorless, yellow, or red material. It is made using pasteurized milk and matured for at least four weeks but can age for over a year.
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Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Netherlands |
| Specific Origin | Friesland and Westerkwartier |
| Protection | PDO (1999) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Fat Content | 20-25% (20+) or 40-44% (40+) |
| Moisture Content | ≤48.5% (20+), ≤41.5% (40+) |
| Rind | Natural or coated (colorless/yellow) |
| Texture | Hard |
| Flavor | Fragrant, mild to strong (varies with age) |
| Colors | Ivory, yellow, or greenish-yellow |
| Forms | Flat cylindrical wheels (3-8.5 kg) |
| Age | Minimum 4 weeks, can age over a year |
| Rennet Type | Animal |
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