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Czech blue cheese modeled on Roquefort-style production methods, one of Central Europe's most widely consumed blue cheeses, produced since the mid-20th century.
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What kind of cheese is Niva?
Niva is a Czech blue cheese made in a Roquefort-style tradition, with blue-green mould inside the paste. The characteristic mould is Penicillium roqueforti. [Madeta product information](https://www.madeta.cz/en/produkty/blue-cheese-niva-45-200g)
Where has Niva cheese been produced since the mid-twentieth century?
Jihočeská Niva has been produced at the Český Krumlov plant using the same basic method since 1951. The name refers to the meadows and pastures of the Šumava region in southern Bohemia. [EU specification](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52021XC0304%2801%29)
How does Niva taste, and how is it used?
Niva is typically salty, sharp, and savoury because of its blue mould and ripening process. It can be served cold or used in hot dishes, and Madeta specifically suggests pairing it with red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. [Madeta product information](https://www.madeta.cz/en/produkty/blue-cheese-niva-45-200g)
Does Niva contain animal rennet?
It depends on the producer and the exact product, but Madeta's 45 percent Niva lists milk, salt, dairy cultures, and Penicillium roqueforti and says it is made without animal rennet. The package should still be checked because Niva is a product name used by more than one dairy. [Madeta product information](https://www.madeta.cz/en/produkty/blue-cheese-niva-45-200g)
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