Cheese in Brunant

A wide variety of cheeses are made throughout Brunant.

A few Brunanter cheeses are internationally renowned, such as Formaze Viergen and Markstad cheese. Six regions are classified as Designations of Origin (DO) by Brunant and the European Union.

Formaze Viergen
Formaze Viergen (virgin cheese) is a well-known cheese produced in Cape Cross and Central Parish. This cheese was originally produced in Brezonde but over time spread to other areas. It is protected by the Planeste DO, although production of this cheese is carried out throughout northern Brunant.

Virgin cheese is characterized by its soft, creamy taste.

Markstad
Markstad Cheese (or formaze dur) is a cheese traditionally made in Carrington (Markstad), beginning in the 15th century. The cheese is produced in Carrington and Central Parish and is protected by two DO's, Markstad DO and Central DO.

Kirkenberg
Kirkenberg is a variety of Markstad produced in Drenthe Parish. It is similar to markstad except it has a spicier flavor and may often be used for creamy sauces and cooking.

Roseland
Roseland is a cheese originating in what is now Roseland Parish but is now also produced in central Brunant. Roseland cheese is protected by the Roseland DO in Rosetown and the surrounding region, but only cheeses made to the strict traditional methods may bear official labels.

Witte Vampier
Witte Vampier (White vampire) is a goat milk cheese produced in the Central Ranges region- primarily in Helmond and Mariaberg Parish. The cheese got its name from the color, and from a legend that it originated from a Transylvanian recipe. It is protected by the Berganz DO and the Martiges DO.

Roodstad cheese
Roodstad is a variety of goat cheese originating in Roodstad. It is similar to Witte Vampier but is firmer and older. It is protected by the Roodstad DO, by far the smallest cheese region in Brunant.