Olomoucké tvarůžky

Olomoucké tvarůžky
Other namesOlomoucké syrečky
Country of originCzech Republic
RegionOlomouc Region (Haná)
TownLoštice
Source of milkCows
Pasteurisedyes
Fat content0.5%
Weight20–30 g per piece
CertificationPGI
Named afterOlomouc
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Nutritional value per
Energy541 kJ (129 kcal)
2.6 g
Sugars2.6 g
<0.5 g
Saturated0.2 g
28 g
Vitamins and minerals
Other constituentsQuantity
dry matter33 g
salt5 g
Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.

Olomoucké tvarůžky ([ˈolomoutskɛː ˈtvaruːʃkɪ]), also known as olomoucké syrečky (Czech pronunciation: [ˈolomoutskɛː ˈsɪrɛtʃkɪ]) or tvargle (from its German name Olmützer Quargel), English: Olomouc cheese, Olomouc curd cheese) is a ripened soft cheese made in Loštice, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic. The cheese is very easy to recognize by its strong scent, distinctive pungent taste and yellowish colour. It is named after the city of Olomouc where it was originally sold.