Harzer Cheese
About
A German sour milk cheese made from low fat curd cheese typically flavored with caraway. Some varieties are white mold cheeses, others red mold cheeses.
Information
Translations: Harzer Sūris, Harzer Cascaval, Harzer Sir, Harzer Sery, Harzer Kaas, Harzer पनीर, Harzer Queijo, Harzer сыра, Harzer Τυρί, Harzer الجبن, Harzer 치즈, Harzer Sýry, Harzer奶酪, Harzer Formatge, Harzer Sir, Harzer Syry, Harzer גבינה, Харзер сир, Harzerチーズ, Harzer Fromage, Harzer Käse, Harzer Queso, Harzer сиру, Harzer Juusto, Harzer сирене
Physical Description
Harzer is often small and round, in which case it is called Handkäse or Taler, or cylindrical, in which case it is called Stangenkäse. Frequently, the small and round variety is sold in a cylindrical package, which is then called Harzer Roller.
Tasting Notes
Flavors: strong, pungent
Substitutes: Limburger