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Cumin cheese is a true Dutch classic. The creamy cheese is packed with aromatic cumin seeds, which give every bite a warm, slightly spicy flavour. Whether you prefer a mild slice on your bread or spicy cubes with an aperitif, you'll find cumin cheese in every taste in this collection, from young to aged. Every cheese is freshly cut and vacuum-packed, so it arrives just as delicious as if it came straight from the cheesemonger.

What is cumin cheese?

Cumin cheese is a Dutch cheese with cumin seeds added during production. The seeds are mixed into the curds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cheese. During maturation, the flavour of the cumin slowly infuses the cheese. The result is a spicy cheese with a distinctive aroma and a slight bite from the seeds.

Spiced cheese has a long tradition in the Netherlands. Cumin has always remained one of the most popular spices, as its warm, earthy flavour pairs so well with the creamy base of Dutch cheese.

From young to aged: which cumin cheese is right for you?

Just like regular Dutch cheese, the maturation time determines the flavour and texture of cumin cheese. The longer the cheese matures, the fuller and more intense its flavour becomes.

Cumin Cheese 48+ Young

Young cumin cheese is soft, creamy and mild in flavour. The cumin is clearly noticeable, but the cheese itself is still creamy and fresh. Ideal on bread, in a toasted sandwich, or for those trying cumin cheese for the first time.

Cumin Cheese 48+ Mature

Mature cumin cheese has been aged longer and is therefore firmer and fuller in flavour. The balance between the creamy cheese and the spicy cumin is at its best here. An all-rounder that works equally well on bread or with an aperitif.

Cumin Cheese 48+ Aged

Aged cumin cheese is firm, slightly crumbly and has a pronounced, intense flavour. The cumin and the aged cheese complement each other to create a powerful combination. Perfect in cubes with a cold beer or a glass of red wine.

Weydeland Cumin Cheese 35+ Mild

A mild cumin cheese with less fat, for those who choose consciously but do not want to compromise on flavour. You can read more about this cheese below.

Lactose-free cumin cheese from Weydeland

The Weydeland Cumin Cheese 35+ Mild is lactose-free, just like the complete Weydeland range. Weydeland cheese is made at the CONO cheese factory and combines a mild, creamy flavour with the familiar spiciness of cumin. This makes it an excellent choice if you want to avoid lactose but still enjoy authentic Dutch cumin cheese.

What do 35+ and 48+ mean?

The number on the cheese indicates its fat content. It shows the percentage of fat in the cheese's dry matter, which is what remains after the moisture is removed. A 48+ cheese is a classic full-fat Dutch cheese with a creamy, full flavour. A 35+ cheese contains less fat and is therefore slightly lighter, while still offering a flavourful cheese.

How to enjoy cumin cheese at its best

Cumin cheese is more versatile than you might think. Here are a few ideas:

• On bread: a thick slice of young or mature cumin cheese on fresh brown bread, optionally with a little mustard.
• With an aperitif: cubes of aged cumin cheese with a dollop of coarse mustard for dipping.
• In a toasted sandwich: young cumin cheese melts beautifully and gives your toasted sandwich a spicy twist.
• On a cheese board: place cumin cheese alongside a soft and a hard cheese for a varied board.
• With beer: the spicy cumin pairs wonderfully with a crisp wheat beer or a full-bodied blonde ale.

Tip: take the cheese out of the refrigerator about half an hour before serving. At room temperature, the flavour of the cheese and the aroma of the cumin are best appreciated.