Klein River Cheese offers an array of twelve exceptional South African cheeses.
Committed to producing a healthy and as far as possible natural product, the cheeses contain pasteurized cow’s milk, free of hormones and antibiotics; non-animal microbial rennet and no colourants or artificial preservatives.
The cheeses are available from Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Checkers, Spar, Fruit & Veg, as well as at specialty stores and delis throughout South Africa. Sales are also available from the Cheese Shop on
the farm in the Western Cape.
In Namibia the cheeses are available in Spar stores.
DANBO
Danbo is mild and slightly aromatic and has a pale, elastic interior. Its texture is smooth and firm and it has a slightly stronger taste than Gouda.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 4 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
It can be used for snacks, breakfast or grilling.
Did you know:
Klein River Danbo has twice received a third place at the SA National Dairy Championships.
Danbo originated in Denmark during the first decade of the 20th century.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 22.50 %
Carbohydrates 0.06 %
Ash 3.98 %
Salt 1.99 %
Moisture 40.68 %
Fat 32.77 %
Energy Value 1629 kj/100g
COLBY
An all purpose cheddar style cheese. The cheese is soft and springy, with a sweet and mild flavour. Colby has a higher moisture content than Cheddar and its texture is more elastic.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 4 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Ideal used as a table cheese, for grating, grilling, snacks & salads.
Did you know:
It is said that Colby was first made in 1885 in Wisconsin in the United States.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 22.09 %
Carbohydrates 1.65 %
Ash 3.55 %
Salt 1.61 %
Moisture 39.78 %
Fat 32.96 %
Energy Value 1656 kj/100g
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 4 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Ideal used as a table cheese or for a cheese platter.
Pair with beer.
Did you know:
Klein River Leiden is made with Caraway seed, but the original Dutch Leiden/Leyden is spiced with Cumin seeds. Its history is quite mysterious and no one seems to know how it came about. One popular theory is that an apprentice cheese maker was enjoying some cumin seeds and accidentally dropped a handful into the cheese vat. In fear of being fired, he didn’t tell the cheese maker and when the cheese was tasted,
they all loved it!
Nutritional Information:
Protein 24.03 %
Carbohydrates 0.88 %
Ash 3.24 %
Salt 1.02 %
Moisture 40.01 %
Fat 31.83 %
Energy Value 1633 kj/100g
South African GRUYERE, YOUNG
A hard cheese with a subtle tang, that matures for approximately three months.
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Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Table cheese, cooking.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 23.35 %
Carbohydrates 2.32 %
Moisture 33.05 %
Fat 37.18 %
Energy Value 1849 kj/100g
South African GRUYERE
Slightly grainy, the cheese has a wonderful complexity of flavours - at first fruity, then revealing earthy, nutty characteristics that linger on the palate.
It is has a rich full flavour with a strong tang and matures for six months.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Delicious served in a classic cheese fondue, adds wonderful flavour sprinkled over a salad or pasta dish, in a quiche, grilled on an open sandwich or simply served by itself.
Wine Pairing
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling – The perfect wine for cheese, especially Gruyere.
Did you know:
This is our most popular product.
Since 2003 the South African Gruyere has been awarded either 1st or 2nd place at the SA Dairy Championships; received numerous medals at the World Cheese Awards in the UK, America and Europe.
Gruyere cheese originated in Switzerland and has been made there for centuries.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 25 %
Carbohydrates 1.8 %
Ash 3.6 %
Dietary fibre 3.3 %
Sodium 0.44%
Moisture 26.7g %
Fat 39.6g %
Energy Value 1946 kj/100g
Cholesterol 88 mg/100g
South African GRUYERE, MATURED
A strong flavour, with a crumbly texture. Matured for ten to twelve months.
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Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
It too can be used in a classic cheese fondue and grated over a pasta dish or salad. Served on a cheese platter; grilled over your vegetables or potato dish; baked in scones or muffins; or simply with a glass of wine. It can be used in so many ways and adds fantastic flavour to any meal.
Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio
Did you know:
This cheese was crowned the Dairy Product of the Year in 2004. It has also received numerous awards since, including a gold medal at the World Cheese Awards; a Qualité award for outstanding product quality and a Slow Food award for creativity and pioneering efforts to extend the range of world class South African cheeses.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 27.36 %
Carbohydrates 1.26 %
Salt 1.42 %
Moisture 28.64 %
Fat 38.29 %
Energy Value 1941 kj/100g
RACLETTE
Although the cheese has a pleasant flavour, it is intensified when heated by fire or under a hot grill. Then the full, nutty, sweet and slightly fruity aromas are
released and the stringy elasticity of the melting cheese makes it truly magnificent.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 4 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Try it sliced & grilled on potatoes or blanched vegetables. Fill Ciabatta bread with pesto, slices of tomato, plenty of Raclette cheese and toast over the coals.
Did you know:
Klein River Raclette has received several awards at the SA Dairy Championships including a Qualité Award for outstanding product quality.
The original Raclette cheese is an ancient mountain cheese common to the Savoie region in France and the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Raclette was also the name of a dish which dates back more than 700 years.
The semi-hard cheese was often eaten by shepherds and farmers, who traditionally cut the large cheese in half and leant it against a stone with the cut surface facing the open fire. The outer layer of the supple interior was allowed to heat up gradually. As soon as it started to crinkle and change colour, it would be served over a bowl of steaming potatoes, onions and pickles.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 23.04 %
Carbohydrates 0.01 %
Ash 3.25 %
Salt 1.07 %
Moisture 39.86 %
Fat 33.84 %
Energy Value 1678 kj/100g
HAVARTI
It is a simple, washed-rind cheese with irregular holes throughout. It is full-flavoured & creamy and becomes stronger with age.
Havarti is a table cheese that can be used for slicing, grilling, or melting. It can be enjoyed every day, on sandwiches or with fruit & vegetables as a snack. It melts well and can therefore
also be included in omelets, pasta, quiches and on vegetable dishes. Try Havarti grated over salads, grilled on baguette, or use to make an appetizer by layering Havarti, sliced cucumber and fresh
dill on small squares of rye. Havarti also serves well as a dessert cheese. Serve on a cheese board with pears, apples, figs, raisins, walnuts and pair with a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 4 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Table cheese, cooking.
Did you know:
Klein River Havarti has won first place in its category for five consecutive years at the SA Dairy Championships.
Havarti originated in Denmark in the mid 1800s.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 23.10%
Carbohydrates 3.06%
Ash 3.71%
Moisture 35%
Fat 24.20%
Sodium (salt) 0.53%
Cholesterol 104mg /100g
Energy Value 1648kj /100g
STANFORD
Inspired during a study tour in France our cheese maker developed this magnificent hard cheese and named it after our village. The texture is relatively hard and the taste is mild, slightly sweet, and 'nutty'.
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Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Excellent for cooking, melted over roast chicken, in canapé’s, gratins or simply as a snack.
Did you know:
Since 2007 Stanford has been awarded several prizes and the SA Dairy Championships.
Origin, Stanford, South Africa!
Nutritional Information:
Protein 25.36 %
Carbohydrates 1.49 %
Ash 4.41 %
Salt 2.05 %
Moisture 35.67 %
Fat 33.07 %
Energy Value 1713 kj/100g
OAK SMOKED STANFORD
Our very popular Stanford is sent to a magnificent farm near Villiersdorp where is it smoked using a cold smoking technique. Smoking is done the old fashioned way, controlling the draft and temperature
by hand. Oak shavings from old wine barrels are used and this gives the cheese a unique flavour.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
Your imagination is the only limit for using smoked cheese. Try it on sandwiches; cubed and tossed in salads; grated over pasta salad; melted in a cheese sauce; or stirred into mashed potato.
Did you know:
Klein River Smoked Stanford received a Slow Food Award for creativity and pioneering efforts to extend the range of world class South African cheeses in 2010.
Nutritional Information:
Energy Value 1713 kj/100g
Protein 25.36 %
Carbohydrates 1.49 %
Fat 33.07 %
Ash 4.41 %
Salt 2.05 %
Moisture 35.67 %
VAN BEULEN
After many years of cheese making our cheese maker created a cheese of his own. This semi hard cheese has a complex flavour.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
This cheese is ideal as a table cheese, in snacks, for grilling & will compliment any cheese platter.
Did you know:
Klein River Van Beulen remains a firm favourite amongst visitors to the cheese farm and has twice received awards at the SA Dairy Championships.
Nutritional Information:
Fat 34.38 g/100g
Energy Value Kj/100g
GRANA
Klein River Grana is a hard cheese which is matured slowly. The cheese is fresh, fruity and sweet. With its strong flavour a little goes a long way. Klein River Grana has a smooth, natural rind that is hard and thick.
It lasts a long time without spoiling and freezes very well.
Other Information:
Shelf life: approximately 6 months from day of packaging
Size and packaging: approximately 200g pre packed pieces
Suitable for Vegetarians
Uses and pairing:
It may be used as a table cheese, for grating, cooking or served as a condiment.
Did you know:
Klein River Grana has twice been awarded at the SA Dairy Championships.
The word "grana" in Italian means "grain”.
Nutritional Information:
Protein 30.10%
Carbohydrates 3.20%
Ash 3.50%
Dietary fibre 0.62%
Moisture 33.5%
Fat 29.10%
Sodium Chloride 0.76%
Energy Value 1640 kj/100g
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