Flavor: Tender Cheese with Herbs
Country: Tajikistan
When Seen: August 2024
In a Bite: Buttery, with herb and onion notes, followed by a slight sour taste
In a Haiku: More butter than cheese. A menagerie of herbs. It’s rich, yet mild.
Origin Story: While this flavor was found in Tajikistan, it was likely created by the Lay’s Flavor Department in either Russia or Belarus, where this soft, tender cheese is originally from.