| Kraftkar | |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | Norway |
| Region, town | Tingvoll Municipality |
| Region | Nordmøre |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurized | Yes |
| Fat content | 35% |
| Protein content | 23% |
| Dimensions | 18 cm (diameter) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Aging time | 6 months |
Kraftkar is ablue cheese fromTingvoll Municipality inNordmøre in westernNorway. The cheese is made from unskimmed cow's milk and cream, with injected culture of the moldPenicillium roqueforti.[1]
The nameKraftkar (lit. '"strongman"') relates to the legendary farmhand Tore Nordbø and his supernatural strength and size.[2]
Produced by the cheesemakerTingvollost, Kraftkar was first introduced in 2004.[1]
Kraftkar was awarded gold medal for blue cheese at theWorld Cheese Awards in 2011, gold medal at the International Cheese Awards in 2013, and silver medal at the 2015 World Cheese Awards.[1][3] At the 2016 World Cheese Awards inSan Sebastián, Kraftkar was selected "World Champion" (all categories), among more than 3,000 participating cheeses from 35 countries.[4][5][6][7]
