This cheese appears in many countries under several names. Similar to Limburger, but eaten fresh. It is stamped genuine by Jewish authorities, for the use of religious persons. (See Gouda, Kosher.)
Krauterkäse
Brazil
Soft-paste herb cheese put up in a tube by German Brazilians near the Argentine border. A rich, full-flavored adaptation of Swiss Krauterkäse even though it is processed.
Kreuterkäse, Herb Cheese
Switzerland
Hard, grating cheese flavored with herbs; like Sapsago or Grunkäse.
Krutt, or Kirgischerkäse
Asian Steppes
A cheese turned out en route by nomadic tribes in the Asiatic Steppes, from sour skim milk of goat, sheep, cow or camel. The salted and pressed curd is made into small balls and dried in the sun.
Kühbacher
Bavaria
Soft, ripe, and chiefly interesting because of its name, Cow Creek, where it is made.
Kuminost
Norway