Irtola

Irtola is a term that can refer to several things, most notably a former municipality in Finland and a type of cheese.

The municipality of Irtola was located in the province of Turku and Porri in southwestern Finland. It was established in 1922 and was later incorporated into the municipality of Pöytyä in 1970. Little detailed information is readily available about the specific history or characteristics of Irtola as a municipality.

In a culinary context, Irtola cheese is a Finnish semi-hard cheese. It is typically made from cow's milk and has a mild, slightly nutty flavor. It is often used in cooking and as a table cheese. The production and availability of Irtola cheese may vary, and it is considered a traditional Finnish dairy product.

The word "irtola" itself in Finnish can also mean "separation" or "detachment," which might hint at the origin of the place name or perhaps the cheese's texture or production method, though specific etymological connections are not widely documented.