What is Olomoucké tvarůžky?
The only traditional Czech cheese with EU protection, produced exclusively in the Haná region around Loštice near Olomouc. Made from fat-free sour curd of skimmed cow’s milk — without rennet, colourings, flavourings, or stabilisers — using only salt as an additive. Fat content is below 1%. Typically sold in small rounds, discs, or rings (20–100 g). During ripening, the rind develops a characteristic waxy surface ranging from golden yellow to orange-brown.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Semi-soft to soft, slightly elastic and sticky, sometimes described as gum-like. The paste is pale yellow and slightly translucent, lean and smooth rather than creamy. The rind is waxy and glossy — golden-yellow to orange-brown depending on maturity. Its very low fat content creates a uniquely lean yet yielding mouthfeel unlike any other soft cheese.
Animal notes are strongly dominant — among the most pungent barnyard aromas in European cheeses, driven by natural bacterial ripening without rennet. Lactic and earthy notes are clearly present beneath. Fruity, herbal, and smoky notes are barely perceptible.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Served with dark bread, onions, and beer.
- Used in traditional Czech pub plates.
- Fried or baked for a stronger savoury flavour.
- Added to open-faced sandwiches in small amounts.
What pairs with Olomoucké tvarůžky?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Walnuts & Hazelnuts
- Sourdough Bread
- Raisins
- Pear Slices
- Rye Crackers
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See wine pairings for Olomoucké tvarůžkyStory and origin
First documented in 1452 in records from the Haná region, and again in Olomouc state records in 1583. Commercial production began in 1876 in Loštice under Josef Wessel, later expanded into a factory by his son Alois in 1892. The cheese won a prize at the Vienna international dairy exhibition in 1872. Production remains with the Wessel family (A.W.) to this day. It has held PGI status since 2010. A museum dedicated to the cheese opened in Loštice in 1994.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, wrapped and kept in a separate container.
- Air travel: suitable only if well sealed and kept cold.
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