Kraftkar

Kraftkar is a Norwegian blue cheese produced by the small family dairy, Tingvollost. It is named after the legendary strongman, Kraftkar, who according to folklore, lived in the mountains of Nordmøre.

History

Kraftkar was first produced in 2009 by the Skei family, who own and operate Tingvollost. The cheese quickly gained recognition for its unique flavor and high quality, winning numerous awards both domestically and internationally.

Production

Kraftkar is made from pasteurized cow's milk sourced from the Skei family's own herd of cows. The cheese is aged for at least one year, during which it develops a strong, spicy flavor and a creamy, slightly crumbly texture. The blue veins in the cheese are the result of the addition of Penicillium roqueforti, a type of mold commonly used in the production of blue cheese.

Awards

In 2016, Kraftkar was named the World Champion Cheese at the World Cheese Awards, beating out over 3,000 other entries. It was the first time a Norwegian cheese had won the prestigious award.

See also

• List of Norwegian cheeses
• Blue cheese
• Cheese

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