Kwaito is a cows milk cheese made by the Indezi River Cheese Company in South Africa. It is described as a mild, creamy cheese.
The name Kwaito comes from the Isicamtho language and is similar to the English slang term "cool". (See information on the words etymology here). Kwaito is also the name of a genre of popular music in South Africa.
Kwaito cheese comes in a few different flavors, including green peppercorn, black peppercorn, smoked, carnival peppers, and plain.
Where to buy
As far as we can tell, the only place to find Kwaito cheese is in South Africa. If you know anywhere else it can be found, please let us know.
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Comments
Rulich
30 November 2011 1:50 pm
Hello. I would just like to find out: Where in South Africa can I buy Kwaito Cheese? This cheese is a great combination with figs. Thank you
Eric
1 March 2012 7:26 am
Just discovered this cheese and found this page when try to find out more about it. Bought smoked Indezi Kwaito at Pick 'n Pay Norwood, Johannesburg - absolutely delicious.