The geographical region encompassing the former country of Flanders contains two Belgian provinces, present-day Nord (France), and the southern part of Zeeland (Holland) known as Zeeuws-Vlaanderen ("Sealandic Flanders"). This area is very well known for flax, a useful flowering plant that grows wild throughout Europe, but is especially abundant in Flanders. Famous throughout history, flax was used by the ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations to make paper and linen. Today it is still used to make linseed oil and printing ink.

The recipe for this cheese from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen dates back many centuries. Its name means "Flax Cheese", owing not to an ingredient but to the plant that dominates the local countryside. Still made in an old-fashioned manner, in the Middle Ages it was quite popular and always served at the annual oogstfeest (Flemish harvest festival). Similar to Gouda but richer, creamier and deeper yellow in color, Vlaskaas' purple rind distinguishes it from all other cheeses.

Gold medal winner at the 2004 World Championship Cheese Contest.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 8 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Country	Holland
Size	0.5
UOM	ounce

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Excellent snacking cheese

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"I experimented with this as an hors d'oeuvre for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a big hit. Although it's not a strong flavor, there's definitely something there, and it stood up well to different kinds of crackers. It's also pretty tasty on its own. Of all the different cheeses I put out it was …" Read Full Review »

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Dec 10 2008

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A new found treasure!

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"The taste and texture of this cheese is different from any other and very unique. There is an unexpected "crunch" due to what I believe is salt crystals in the cheese. I have read that it is NOT flaxseed as one would assume believe that is is associated with the flax harvest season. "

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"This is one of the very fine cheeses you have for sale, I am very happy with this product and I gave some as gifts and my family and friends enjoyed it also. I have a friend that always ask me that I order for hr too "

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I would buy this cheese over and over

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5.0

"Room temperature

taste good any time of the day just enough flavor to eat by itself or with crackers or crusted rolls and butter with a glass of Carbernet or Merlot "

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A winner!

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"Everyone in my family loved this cheese when they first tried it. It contains nice little crunchy bits

which add interest to the texture....wonderful on crackers....it will make a repeat appearance in our household. "

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