Swedish Coffee Cheese Gains EU Protected Status

Previously, products like Kalix löjrom, Gotland lentils, and Wrångebäck cheese have received recognition. Now, coffee cheese joins the ranks. This food item has been granted protected designation of origin by the EU.

Coffee cheese is a fresh cheese produced in northern Sweden, made from milk of reindeer, goat, or cow. It is cut into pieces and placed in coffee, absorbing its flavor before being enjoyed with the beverage.

Sweden's farm dairies had previously applied to protect the cheese's designation of origin, and have now received approval from the EU.

This was announced by the Swedish Food Agency in a press release.

The purpose of protected designations is to support local food craftsmanship, highlight a product's quality, and provide "credible information" to consumers. To receive protected designation of origin in the EU (PDO), the production of the raw material, processing, and preparation of the product must occur within a defined geographical area.

Produced in Norrland

Coffee cheese can be produced in the regions of Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Lappland, Jämtland, Härjedalen, and Ångermanland. It is a recurring feature at the Jokkmokk market.

Other Swedish foods that have been granted PDO include Vänerlöjrom, Kalix löjrom, Bohuslän blue mussels, Grebbestad oysters, and Hjälmargös. Besides PDO, there is also protected geographical indication (PGI) and guaranteed traditional specialty (GTS).