Norrmejerier Vasterbottensost – Mature Cheese 33% 450g Rich and complex flavour, similar in style to pecorino or Manchego Crunchy, crumbly texture with cheddar-like notes Aged for a minimum of 14 months Great for cheese boards or grated into dishes Unique piece of Swedish culinary history Chilled item – store in the fridge Suitable for home freezing This mature cheese is made with a traditional Swedish recipe since 1872. It can only be produced in a small dairy around the small town of Burtrask. The name literally means cheese (ost) from Vasterbotten County, in the very north of Sweden. It is served at the Nobel Prize awards banquet and is generally referred to as the ‘King of Swedish cheese’. Vasterbottensost tastes great sprinkled on top of pasta, or in a cheese quiche. It’s very versatile and can be used in variety of cheesy dishes – think cauliflower cheese, potato gratin, on a pizza or in a toastie with a slice of ham and tomato. It melts beautifully and brings a sharp, bold flavour to any dish. Try on a slice of warm rye Finntoast, adding some sliced cucumber or pepper for a touch of freshness. Fun fact: The Nordic countries are among the world’s biggest cheese consumers, with Denmark leading Scandinavia at approximately 28kg per capita per year. About the manufacturer: Norrmejerier is owned by 300 active milk suppliers in the north of Sweden. Their mission is to support sustainable dairy farming in Norrland while producing fresh, locally made, high-quality dairy products with a regional character.
