Gjetost is a Norwegian whey food that belongs to the Brunost family of “Brown Cheese”. Undoubtedly, this is one of Norway’s most famous exports and it has become popular around the globe. Read on to discover the nutrition facts for Gjetost.
SEE ALSO: Nutrition facts for popular world cheeses in The Cheese Wanker’s index →
Country of origin
Norway
Type of Cheese
Whey Food Product (Not actually cheese)
Milk
Cow/Goat
Examples
Ski Queen (Mixed Milk), Tine Geitost, Ekte Geitost (100% Goat Milk), Gudbrandsdalen
Safe
Lactose Intolerance, Pregnancy
Avoid
Keto Diet, Milk Protein Intolerance, Kidney Disease (Low Potassium Diet)
Nutrition Facts Summary for Gjetost
Unlike other whey cheeses such as Ricotta, Gjetost is actually low in lactose. The reason for this is that the whey is cooked until most of its lactose caramelises during the production of Gjetost. As a result, this cheese is suitable for even very sensitive lactose intolerant cheese lovers. Moreover, because of its lack of rind and low moisture content, Gjetost is safe to eat during pregnancy.
Despite its high fat content, Gjetost is not recommended for a ketogenic diet. The reason for this is its high sugar content. Furthermore, this Norwegian “Brown Cheese” has a very high level of potassium. Due to this, people who are on a restricted potassium diet should avoid Gjetost.
References
All the advice relating to what cheeses you can eat during pregnancy in this article is based on the recommendations by health authorities in Australia, the UK and the USA. If you are unsure about what you can or cannot eat, please consult your doctor.
Australia – FSANZ
United Kingdom – NHS
United Sates of America – FDA
