‘Coffee cheese’ from North Sweden gets EU protection
- The EU has granted “protected designation of origin” status to kaffeost, a cheese typically enjoyed in hot coffee in the north of Sweden.
- The initiative came from local cheese-makers who wanted to preserve a piece of their food heritage.
- Producers hope the recognition will boost pride at home and maybe even draw more curious visitors to the region.
Radio Sweden
To listen to a master cheese maker talk about the allure of ‘coffee cheese,’ listen to Radio Sweden’s full report.
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