Tine Ekte Geitost Norwegian Brown Cheese, Real Goat Cheese, Round Rund - 750g

Tine Ekte Geitost is a traditional Norwegian brown cheese, known as brunost, produced by Tine, Norway’s leading dairy cooperative. This particular variant is made exclusively from 100% goat’s milk whey and cream, which is slowly boiled down until the natural sugars caramelize, resulting in its distinctive tan-brown color and firm, sliceable texture.    The “Ekte” designation means “real” or “true,” emphasizing its pure goat milk composition without any cow’s milk blends, giving it a more intense, tangy goat cheese (chèvre-like) flavor that balances the sweetness.  

Flavor-wise, it offers a unique salty-sweet profile reminiscent of caramel fudge or butterscotch, with subtle nutty and tangy notes from the goat’s milk—almost like a savory candy that can stick to the roof of your mouth like peanut butter.    It’s not a typical aged cheese but a whey byproduct, making it lactose-friendly for many and a staple in Norwegian cuisine, often sliced thin with a cheese slicer (ostehøvel) and enjoyed on bread, crispbread, or waffles, or even grated over oatmeal or used in sauces for a sweet-savory twist. 

The “Round Rund” format refers to its circular wheel shape, and the 750g size is a common retail portion, typically vacuum-sealed for freshness.  Nutritionally, it’s rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins from the concentrated milk, but also higher in natural sugars due to the caramelization process.  Store it refrigerated, and it’s best consumed within a few weeks after opening for optimal taste.