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Editor\u2019s note: Germany is the largest cheese exporter in the world and a formidable producer, yet it has only 9 cheeses that have PDO or PGI status compared to France with 55. Today we welcome new Berlin-based contributor Lauren Johnson-W\u00fcnscher who shares some of Germany\u2019s most popular cheeses. <\/em><\/p>\n

As the number one global exporter of cheese and the number two worldwide producer behind the United States, Germany is hardly shy about its affinity for all things cheese. Germans are fond of imported cheeses, but the country truly excels in its production (and consumption) of domestic cheeses. Cheese-laden dishes like K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle reign in Southern Germany, but in the Northern parts of the country, a typical breakfast is an assortment of buns, meats, and mild cheeses, showing that there\u2019s a cheese dish for every preference. <\/p>\n

Bavaria, a Southern German state in Germany, produces 70% of the 3.5 million tons the country churns out annually. But for such a high output cheese nation, it\u2019s remarkable that there\u2019s not one defining cheese of Germany. France has camembert, Italy\u2019s known for provolone, and Germany’s most famous cheese is… Allg\u00e4uer Bergk\u00e4se.<\/p>\n

In neighboring European countries, cheesemaking recipes derive from centuries-old traditions, handed down over generations. In Germany, cheesemaking has been influenced by the Swiss, the Dutch, and the French. And as the French and the Italians were championing for protected status and legal upholding of their cheese products, Germany wasn\u2019t as aggressive. Cheese is a staple product, but without trademarking to bolster its reputation, the opportunities for export cheese became a muddled free-for-all. <\/p>\n

Germany has thrived from this lack of restraints and expectations, emerging as a world-class producer of a wide range of cheeses, free to refine recipes and create tradition on its own terms. <\/p>\n

These 7 cheeses are a great example of Germany\u2019s range of preferences. From firm and bold to yogurt-like, Germany shows that it\u2019s a cheese lover\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n

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Allg\u00e4uer Emmentaler PDO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Emmentaler originated in Switzerland but quickly became a German favorite as well. A firm, mild cow\u2019s milk cheese, the golden yellow color gives a hint to its nutty texture. Made in Swabia, it has Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status in Bavaria as Allg\u00e4uer <\/strong>Emmentaler and bears the familiar holes of Swiss cheeses, which today, are valued as a symbol of maturation. Aged only 3 months, it is relatively mild compared to the Swiss version.<\/p>\n

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Rauchk\u00e4se<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Compared to other countries, Germany isn\u2019t particularly fond of smoked delicacies. But Rauchk\u00e4se is in a league of its own. This smoky, salty cheese is a Bavarian specialty and smoked with Bavarian birch and spruce. While there are several famed producers, the most well-known is Basil\u2019s Original Rauchk\u00e4se. It is semi-soft cow\u2019s milk cheese and holds up perfectly in dishes that require gooey, melty cheese.<\/p>\n

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Quark<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Quark is an acid-set cheese that, when strained from the whey, is similar in texture to Labneh, but in recipes that call for quark, ricotta is a suitable stand-in. It\u2019s a key ingredient in German cheesecake or K\u00e4sekuchen. K\u00e4sekuchen is an airy, not-so-sweet dessert. It\u2019s the perfect minimalist sidekick to a cup of coffee for breakfast but it can be a showstopping holiday nachspeise<\/em> as well. In K\u00e4sekuchen, Quark shows its muted power and helps the German dessert distinguish itself from its dense American cousin. <\/p>\n

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Handk\u00e4se<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This sour milk cheese originated in Hessen, a state in Western Germany. It was first mentioned in 1813 when it was sold in a market in the city of Mainz. During its infancy, Handk\u00e4se was a food eaten by common folks, because it was high in protein and cheap to make, using leftover sour milk. Cheesemakers let milk sour at 30 degrees to acidify. They then cut the layer of quark that formed into cubes and drained it, seasoned it with salt, and kneaded and shaped it, by hand, into loaves. <\/p>\n

Depending on how it\u2019s made, Handk\u00e4se can range from mild to spicy, although it\u2019s known for its more pungent, aromatic notes. <\/p>\n

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Allg\u00e4uer Bergk\u00e4se PDO<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

This aromatic, piquant cheese shows why Bavaria is the top German cheese producer. It\u2019s a cows-milk mountain cheese made in the Allg\u00e4u\u00a0alps and one of the few German dairy products to receive PDO status. Allg\u00e4uer Bergk\u00e4se is best in its most natural form, sliced on a piece of bread. There are tiny pea-sized holes in this cheese and soft yellow flesh. It\u2019s made in copper vats much like Swiss cheeses Emmental and Appenzeller.<\/p>\n

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Cambozola<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Cambozola is the result of mixing the rich and creamy qualities of Camembert, with the bold blue cultures of Gorgonzola. It\u2019s believed that Cambozola\u2019s roots date back to the 1900s but it wasn\u2019t until the 1970s that K\u00e4serei Champignon<\/a> produced Cambozola on a larger scale and made it available to wider audiences. This cheese is a shining example of mixing the French and Italian affinity for food tradition with German innovation.<\/p>\n

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Butterk\u00e4se<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While not the most complex cheese on the list, Butterk\u00e4se, literally \u201cbutter cheese\u201d receives high scores for its approachability. Grocers and dairy farmers often sell this mild, semi-soft cow\u2019s milk cheese pre-sliced. It\u2019s the perfect breakfast cheese and is versatile enough to accompany a rich truffle mac and cheese or simpler K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle. As the name suggests, it\u2019s got a creamy, buttery texture that, depending on the cheesemaker, can also come in a spreadable form.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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