description Kanterkaas Overview
Kanterkaas is a Dutch yellow cheese made from cow’s milk. The plain form belongs to a family of Dutch cheeses that also includes Kanterkomijnekaas, flavored with cumin, and Kanternagelkaas, flavored with cumin and cloves. It is associated with the Dutch tradition of adding spices to firm cheeses and is useful for comparing regional varieties of traditional Dutch dairy products.
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What is plain Kanterkaas made from?
Plain Kanterkaas is a Dutch yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It belongs to a family that also includes the spiced cheeses Kanterkomijnekaas and Kanternagelkaas.
What is the difference between Kanterkaas and Kanterkomijnekaas?
Kanterkaas is the plain form in this Dutch cheese family, while Kanterkomijnekaas is flavored with cumin. Cumin is the specific spice that distinguishes the latter name.
What spices are used in Kanternagelkaas?
Kanternagelkaas is flavored with cumin and cloves. Plain Kanterkaas is described separately as the unflavored member of this Dutch cheese family.
Why are spices associated with Kanterkaas?
Kanterkaas is connected with the Dutch tradition of adding spices to cheese. Kanterkomijnekaas uses cumin, while Kanternagelkaas uses both cumin and cloves.
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