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.
A mild and slightly tangy flavor is attributed to this cheese. Traditionally, it was produced on rural farms, with the term "hushållsost" appearing in written records as far back as 1898. This cheese shares a close connection with Port-Salut cheese.