Avaxtskyr

Information

Made from cow's milk
Country of origin: Iceland
Type: fresh soft
Vegetarian: yes
Vegan: no
Synonyms: Skyr, Rjomaskyr

Skyr is a soft cheese that is made from the whey of cow's milk. This cheese is made in various forms: natural Skyr, Skyr with fruit - Avaxtskyr, or with added cream - Rjomaskyr. If there is anything left over after cheese-making, the rest is made into a drink called Mysa.