The taste is described as mild yet somewhat sour. The cheese was traditionally produced on farms; the name hushållsost is found in print at least as early as 1898. It is closely related to Port-Salut cheese.
The taste of this cheese is described as gentle yet slightly acidic. Traditionally, it was produced on rural farms, and its name has been documented since at least 1898. It bears a strong resemblance to Port-Salut cheese.