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From Schleswig-Holstein to Bavaria, the rich dairy-lands of Germany produce some of the world's finest cheeses. These cheeses, renowned for their complex aromas and refined tastes, are a welcome addition to any snack or meal, blending remarkably well with many types of foods. The long-established varieties of German cheese create a new and natural choice for many Americans, now eager to try the foods from a distinct culture rich with history.
Germany offers a wide assortment of specialty cheeses here in the United States, which include: hard cheese, sliceable cheese, semi-soft cheese, soft and specialty cheeses featuring walnuts, mushrooms, garlic herbs and other similar ingredients. All cheeses are famed for consistency, outstanding taste and quality — legendary trademarks of Germany's exceptionally high "quality control" standards. German cheeses are easy to identify. The following are some examples:
Butter Cheese (Butter Käse)
Butter Käse has a classic cheese taste that Americans adore. It has a fresh, creamy, flavor reminiscent of better cheddars with the excitement of Parmesan. Cubed in salads or melted on toast, Butter Käse turns any meal into a gourmet delight.
Esrom
With the consistency similar to Port Salut, Esrom is usually made in loaves by part skim cow's milk. Esrom is mild when young and becomes very robust as it ages, developing a stronger flavor similar to Limburger, but with a sweeter side. Esrom is best served as a table cheese with sweet fruit, beer or hearty wines.
Steppenkäse
Mild and similar in taste to Tilsit. Made in loaves, this cheese is lower in fat and high in nutrition. Steppenkäse is delicious when served with red or white wine and crackers.
Allgäuer Emmentaler
This famous hard cheese is recognized by its nutty flavor, similar in taste to "Swiss." High in protein, it develops large holes, or eyes, as it ages and adds a special flavor to sandwiches or salads. It is also a good cooking, easy-melt cheese.
Camembert
Similar to Brie, Camembert's flavor is a bit more mild and less sweet. When deep fried in beer batter, it makes a tempting snack and hors d'oeuvre.
Brie
This soft cheese ages from the outside to the inside and is at its creamiest and optimal stage when ripened. Its traditional sweet taste and creamy texture is often enhanced by a variety of herbs or flavors. Brie is a classic "after dinner" cheese and in the States is a favorite as an appetizer served with crackers.
Tilsit
One of the most famous of Germany's semi-soft cheeses and an ideal all-purpose cheese. Tilsit has a hearty flavor that becomes more robust with age and is often flavored with caraway seed and peppercorns. Tilsit is a superb complement to hearty brown breads and dark beers.
Bavarian Blue Brie (Blauschmimmelbrie)
This has a delicate blue-veined creamy center and velvety-ripened skin.
Butter
German butter is produced according to stringent regulations guaranteeing the best possible quality and must pass independent tests for taste, smell, texture, water distribution and spreadability before it is released for sale. According to the German butter ordinance, only table salt, lactic acid and the natural coloring agent betacarotene (a provitamin of vitamin A) may be added to butter during its production.
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