Gjetost cheese is a Norwegian goat's milk cheese that is firm in texture, brown in color and provides a sweet caramel flavor. It is frequently served as on bread as a breakfast food. Children tend to like it because of the sweet taste. Ekte Gjetost means it is all goats milk, otherwise the cheese can be made with a mixture of cow's and goat's milk.
In Norway gjetost is considered a skiers snack cheese.
This cheese is widely available in the U.S. Typically you can find it in most major grocery stores, Whole Foods Market, as well as Trader Joe's. You can shop for it from several vendors at Amazon: Gjetost Ski Queen
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