Super source
Energy
353 kcal · 18% DV target
A buttery and mild Danish-style cheese with a supple, aerated texture, Havarti is a versatile semi-soft dairy product characterized by its high moisture content and bacterial ripening process.
Havarti is a rennet-coagulated (enzymatically thickened) cheese that is classified as surface-ripened, meaning it undergoes maturation from the outside in through the action of specific bacteria .9
As a semi-soft cheese, it is categorized alongside varieties like Brie and Muenster, which are noted for their moisture content and potential to support the growth of certain foodborne bacteria if not handled correctly .11
Because it is a fermented dairy product, Havarti contains various lactic acid bacteria (microorganisms that convert lactose into lactic acid) such as Lactobacillus and Lactococcus species .2
Like many aged cheeses, Havarti contains menaquinones (forms of Vitamin K2) which are produced by bacteria during the fermentation and ripening process .38
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
353 kcal · 18% DV target
24.7 g · 49% DV target
27.7 g · 36% DV target
18.0 g · 90% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.21 g · Top 16% of dairy & cheese
0.58 g · Top 22% of dairy & cheese
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep in original packaging or wax paper to prevent drying.
Dairy production has a higher carbon footprint than plant-based foods but lower than red meat.
Havarti was created in the mid-19th century by Hanne Nielsen, a Danish woman who traveled across Europe to learn cheesemaking techniques before developing this specific variety on her farm, Havarthigaard.