Many delicious cheeses are made in Hokkaido.

Apparently, cheese retains most of the protein and calcium found in milk. It also contains vitamins A and B2.

Cheese is said to be good for both health and beauty. This time, we'll introduce some delicious cheeses recommended by locals, all of which are sold in Hokkaido.

Please use this as a reference when choosing souvenirs.

table of contents
1. Kyodo Gakusha Shintoku Farm, Agricultural Cooperative Corporation: "Fromage Blanc"
2. Niseko Fromage "Crispy Cheese"
3. Yutaka Co., Ltd. "Wa Cheese"
4. Higashimokoto Dairy Hall's "Snack Cheddar Cheese"
5. Naganuma Ice Cream Dairy Workshop "Kita no Oichizu"
6. Kurashima Dairy Co., Ltd. "Smoked Cheese"
7. Tamuraya's "Mozzarella Pickled in Miso"
8. NEEDS "Petit Caciocavallo"
9. Tokachino Fromage "Nakasatsunai Camembert (Petit) [Natural Cheese]"
10. Shiranuka Rakueisha "Toma Shiranuka Semi-Hard"
Final thoughts

Fromage blanc means "white cheese" in French.
Apparently, the milk is less acidic because a rennet is added during fermentation to solidify it and dehydrate it.

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It's lighter than yogurt. It's delicious on its own, of course.
I devoured one in no time at all. It seems like it could also be used as a secret ingredient in cooking.

Niseko Fromage is made by a former athlete turned cheesemaker.
Among them, the one I would recommend most is the crispy cheese.

It may look like you wouldn't expect to see cheese, but it's a very flavorful cheese.

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• It has a crispy texture. The more you chew, the more the cheese flavor spreads throughout your mouth.

It's crispy and easy to eat, making it perfect as a snack or treat for children.
If we all eat a little bit at a time, we'll probably finish the whole bag in no time.

Bite-sized cheese, just like chocolate.
Our Japanese cheese, made entirely from ingredients sourced from Hokkaido, contains mountain wasabi from Tokachi.

I wonder how well mountain wasabi and cheese go together. I'll try it right away.

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When you taste it, the pleasant spiciness of the mountain wasabi lingers.
It's perfect as a snack to accompany wine, but it also goes well with tea.

It's delicious on its own, or spread on crackers or bread.
This is sure to be a welcome gift.

Cheddar cheese that allows you to enjoy the matured flavor.
Because it's small, you can open it without any hassle.

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It has just the right amount of sourness, making it easy to eat.
I think it would enhance the flavor of dishes, such as adding it to a fluffy omelet.

I tried putting it on top of a tomato salad, and the colors look beautiful.
My usual tomato salad has become much more flavorful.

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It has a rich cheese flavor and a hint of soy sauce.

It looks like dried squid, but the more you chew it, the more flavorful this new kind of cheese becomes. It's also recommended as a souvenir for those who enjoy alcoholic beverages.
You can easily enjoy cheese.

This smoked cheese is slowly smoked using cherry wood chips.
Smoking cheese makes it even more flavorful, so I'm looking forward to it.

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The cheese is smooth and soft, with a delicate smoky aroma.
Since each one is individually wrapped, I think it would be a good idea to give one to each person as a souvenir.

It's so delicious that you'll have to be careful not to eat it all before you can give some away as souvenirs.

What kind of flavor can you expect from mozzarella from Hokkaido marinated in miso?
I excitedly opened the package.

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The moderate sweetness of the cheese and the flavor of the miso are a perfect match.

You can eat it as is, or enjoy it with your favorite ingredients.
I never knew cheese and miso went together so well. You should definitely try miso pickling!

I was drawn to the gourd-shaped cheese and bought it.
I had a feeling I would encounter a cheese flavor unlike anything I had ever tasted before.

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The gentle taste of milk fills your mouth.
It has a rich flavor and tastes delicious even when eaten as is.

I added it as a secret ingredient to an egg dish, and it really enhanced the flavor of the dish.
You can enjoy the gentle taste of milk.

This Camembert cheese is the perfect size to eat in one sitting.
I decided to cut it into four equal parts.

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It had a subtle sweetness, yet the milk flavor was deep and rich.
It definitely pairs perfectly with red wine. I think it's also a great size to give as a gift to someone living alone without feeling like it's too much trouble.

They have a large, round appearance, but they're cut into bite-sized pieces, making them convenient for use in cooking.
I opened it and cut into it, and it was surprisingly soft.

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When I put it in my mouth, it was soft, and it felt like I was eating milk.

It's delicious on its own, of course, but it was also excellent served with grilled vegetables.

Final thoughts

What did you think.
I've introduced some delicious cheeses that you should definitely buy in Hokkaido.
They're all delicious, and it's hard to choose a favorite.

Were there any cheeses that caught your eye?

Please come to Hokkaido to enjoy delicious cheese made in the naturally abundant region!

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