Jāņu cheese with sweet cream
Jāņu cheese with sweet cream is a traditional cow's milk cheese, characterized by a soft, homogeneous and fine-grained consistency. Its taste harmoniously combines milky softness with the aroma of caraway, leaving a pleasant and distinctly creamy aftertaste in the mouth.
| 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 | The taste is soft, milky and harmonious, with a slightly sour note of freshness. The saltiness is balanced. The characteristic taste and aroma of cumin complements, but does not overwhelm, 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.
