Höfðingi (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhœvðiɲcɪ], chieftain) is a type of Icelandic cheese, described as a "creamy-soft, almost runny cheese with a white rind/crust and a smooth, mild flavor."[citation needed] It has been described as similar to brie cheese.[1]

Höfðingi
Country of originIceland
Source of milkCows
TextureSoft-ripened
Fat content22%
Aging timeApprox. 4 weeks

References

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  1. ^ "Iceland Woos America With Lamb and Skyr". The New York Times. 14 September 2005. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
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