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Kavli Hot Jalapeno Mjukost

Hot Jalapeno mjukost is a Kavli soft cheese in a tube. Swedish grocers stock it.

Updated Nov 1, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

In Sweden, check the cheese aisle at ICA and other grocers. Outside Scandinavia, try Nordic food shops and import grocers online.

Professional insight

Nordic grocers check the tube size and best before date first. Tube cheese ships well but still expires.

250 g and 330 g tubes have different base cheese.
Low fat Kavli jalapeno is a separate product.
Import listings may show older stock dates.
Summer shipping can push tubes past 25 °C.

Check the label

Kavli brand and Hot Jalapeno name on the tube.
Tube weight: 250 g or 330 g.
Best before date stamped on the crimp.
Milk listed in the allergens.
Storage range printed on the pack.
Fat percentage, if you want the lighter version.

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Hot Jalapeno mjukost facts

Maker: O. Kavli AB, Sweden
Base: Edam cheese, about 59%; 250 g tube
Pack: Recycled aluminium tube

Mjukost means soft cheese in Swedish. It is a processed spread with green jalapeno for heat.

How to use it

Squeeze onto crispbread or toast.
Stir into hot pasta for a quick sauce.
Pipe onto a gratin and bake until golden.
Spread inside wraps or tacos.

Storage

Follow the storage range printed on the tube.
Refrigerate after opening and use within days stated.
Keep the cap clean and closed tight.
Discard if it smells sour or shows mold.

Common questions

How hot is it?: It has a clear jalapeno kick but stays creamy. Most adults find it mild to medium.
Can I recycle the tube?: Kavli says to recycle the tube as metal. The cap goes in plastic.
Is it pasteurized?: The supplier lists it as pasteurized. Check the current pack for changes.