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Harzer

Harzer Käse

Fat-free sour-milk cheese in small rounds, sharp and pungent

Germany Cheese & dairy Vegetarian One for the adventurous

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Made from soured skimmed milk in the Harz region and eaten with onions, vinegar and caraway.

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What is Harzer?

Harzer is a cheese & dairy from Germany: fat-free sour-milk cheese in small rounds, sharp and pungent. Made from soured skimmed milk in the Harz region and eaten with onions, vinegar and caraway.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

fermented

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