Red wax Danish Fontina—often referred to as Fontal—is a semi-soft, pasteurized cow's milk cheese from Denmark encased in a distinctive, non-edible bright red wax coating. Unlike the deeply complex, sharp, and pungent raw-milk Italian original (Fontina Val d'Aosta DOP), the Danish variation is aged for a shorter period, resulting in a mild, buttery, and slightly sweet flavor profile that shares stylistic similarities with Gouda. Because of its high moisture content and pliable texture, it is widely considered an exceptional, top-tier melting cheese for culinary use.