Jāņu cheese with butter
Jāņu cheese with butter is a traditional cow’s milk cheese with a medium-firm, elastic texture that melts in the mouth. It has a mild milky flavour, well-balanced with caraway, and a pleasant, subtly buttery finish.
| Specific type | |
| Dairy animal | Cow |
| Type of milk | Pasteurized |
| Ripening time | Unripe |
| Fat content | 7.3g per 100g |
| Cheese rind | None |
| Structure | Soft consistency, elastic, homogeneous structure, fine-grained, traditionally curd-based mass |
| Taste description | Soft, milky, with a slightly sour note of freshness. Balanced salinity. Characteristic cumin flavor and aroma that complements, but does not overpower, the taste of milk. |
| Awards | - Participation in the Regional Taste Competition - Since 2024 in the Register of Traditional Specialities Guaranteed |
Project No. 25-00-C0LA2002-000001 “Culinary tourism route “Cheese Road” for the promotion and recognition of local cheese producers” is being implemented with the financial support of the EAFRD. Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service.
