Product Reviews and Ratings - Holland - Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas) from igourmet

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(based on 6 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Holland

Clove cheese is a unique Dutch specialty, though seldom available outside of Holland. The Friesian people of northeastern Holland developed this cheese using cloves and cumin as flavorful additions. Since cloves resemble nails, the cheese is locally known as "Nail cheese" or in Dutch, "Nagelkaas." Nagelkaas has a pronounced spicy taste, thus a little bit goes a long way. Made from skim milk, this cheese is only 23% butterfat, giving it a firm texture. But that is not to say it is low in flavor - to the contrary, it is very flavorful thanks to the added spices!

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Whole form of cheese is 17 lbs.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas)

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.7 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(4), Flavorful(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

Different but Mmmmm

By Q4Food

from OKC, OK on 6/14/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

A tad rubbery

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent hostess

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas):

This is, perhaps surprisingly, is a delightfully good cheese, especially for being low-fat. It seems to taste best sliced somewhat thin (not cubed or chunked) because the clove is a powerhouse in this cheese. Friesian Clove goes very well on a snack tray with spice pairing fruit, especially oranges and apples, and good wheat crackers. It seems to enhance many red wines--those reds with more sweeter notes than super dry, and especially with a well made Sangria.

Well its cheese

By twothirdsweet

from Dallas, TX on 3/13/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter

Best Uses:

Add with the fruitcake, Gifts

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas):

I love cheese and I love cloves. But these two shouldn't have been put together. I had a cheese tasteing the other day and added this to plate. But most of the people couldn't even finish the small bite I had giving them. In fact I try to give it away cause I knew I wouldn't eat the rest of it. No one even wanted it for free.

My favorite cheese

By TexWest

from Fort Worth, Texas on 1/24/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Hard, Rich

Best Uses:

Breakfast toast

Describe Yourself:

Homemaker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas):

This is my favorite cheese. Hard to find locally.
Toast, jam and this cheese (replaces butter)is oh so good. The thinnest slices of cheese is all that is needed.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A little too much clove for me.

By SDN

from Plano, TX on 12/13/2008

Gift:

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas):

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Go Dutch for a rare find

By L'inconnu from New York on 7/5/2007

Pros:

Addictive, Firm, Flavorful, In a class by itself, Intriguing, Pungent

Best Uses:

Whenever the mood strikes

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Eclectic tastes, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas):

I discovered Leyden a long time ago and have always enjoyed its exotic cumin flavor. Nagelkaas takes that enjoyment into a new realm with the addition of cloves. The combination is unlike any other cheese available. If you are a true cheese adventurer, you cannot miss this opportunity to try a genuine Dutch treat. No pun intended.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Flavor Explosion

By Chef Art

from Plantation, Fl on 4/5/2007

Pros:

Explosive burst of flavor, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Surprising

Best Uses:

Great with dark beer, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas):

Surprising burst of unexpected flavor, firm "Leyden like" texture. Love it

Customer Reviews about the Friesian Clove (Nagelkaas) at igourmet