Olomoucké Tvarůžky

Made from skimmed cow's milk
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Region: Olomouc
Type: soft, soft-ripened
Fat content: 0.6%
Texture: soft
Colour: yellow
Flavour: pungent, spicy
Aroma: strong
Synonyms: olomoucké syrečky
Alternative spellings: Olomoucke tvaruzky, olomoucke syrecky

Olomoucké tvarůžky is a soft-ripened, yellowish cheese made from skimmed cow's milk. Named after the city of Olomouc in the Czech Republic, it has a very long history, which dates back to the 15th century. As an important and unavoidable part of Czech cuisine, this cheese offers a distinctive, pungent taste and a strong aroma. Famous as natural and soft cheese, it does not contain any chemical additives.