Wrångebäcksost PDO Protected Designation of Origin

Wrångebäcksost is a semi-hard cheese made from thermised, organic full-fat cow’s milk, produced in the Guldkroken region of Sweden. The cheese has a firm and creamy texture with crystals, a yellowish interior with occasional holes, and an orange to rust-red rind. It is ripened for a minimum of nine months, developing complex umami and barnyard flavors with a pronounced saltiness and slight sweetness. The cheese is washed in a salt solution, which encourages the growth of mould bacteria, including Brevibacterium linens, essential for its aroma and taste. The high-quality feed from the local grasslands and meadows, along with a carefully managed aging process, contributes to the melty texture and distinctive flavor profile.

Key Facts

Country of Origin Sweden
Specific Origin Guldkroken region (western shore of Lake Vättern), Sweden
Protection PDO (2018)
Milk Type Cow
Milk Treatment Thermised
Fat Content 34-38%
Moisture Content 34-38%
Rind Natural, formed by mould bacteria
Texture Semi-hard, firm and creamy with crystals, occasional holes
Flavor Full and complex, long aftertaste
Aroma Slightly sour, barnyard, milk
Colors Yellowish interior with streaks of orange, orange to rust-red rind
Forms Cylindrical (30-45 cm diameter, 10-18 cm height)
Age Minimum 9 months
Rennet Type Animal

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