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They Said It Was Forgotten—But This Dutch Cheese Mystifies Every Foodie Who Tried It When most people hear "forgotten cheese," they think of ancient tomes dusty in a pantry or long-lost recipes buried in history. But the Dutch cheese that’s recently re-emerged? That’s no relic. It’s a bold, delicious revelation that’s mystifying even the most discerning foodies who’ve given it a taste. ### The Legend of The Forgotten Cheese For decades, rumors swirled that a rare Dutch cheese—once a cherished regional favorite—had vanished without a trace. Locals whispered tales of Kaas van Vergeten (“Cheese of Forgotten”), a creamy, nutty classic believed lost after World War II when dairy supply chains collapsed. Many assumed it had been purged from history—simply disappearing from memory and menus alike.