Cheese Database

Danbo vs Fynbo

Danbo

Facts

Milk
Cow
Texture
Semi-soft
Type
Washed rind
Rind
Washed rind
Country
Denmark
Place
Funen

Danbo is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese from Denmark, associated with Funen. It is formed in a rectangular loaf, and the pale paste has a scattering of small round holes. A smear of ripening bacteria is encouraged on the rind, which gives a mild aroma even when the taste stays gentle. Some loaves also contain caraway seeds. Young Danbo is an everyday sandwich cheese, and an older loaf is stronger and more savory.

Fynbo

Facts

Milk
Cow
Texture
Semi-hard
Type
Pressed
Rind
Natural rind
Country
Denmark
Place
Funen

Fynbo is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Funen, in Denmark. The name comes from Fyn, the Danish name of that island. Wheels are round and fairly flat, with a natural rind and a pale yellow paste. Small holes are scattered through the interior, and the texture is firm enough to slice yet still supple. The taste is mild, slightly sweet, and buttery, with a light tang rather than a strong aroma.