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Sheep Milk Cheeses from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Discover cheeses made from sheep milk in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Herzegovina sack cheese

Herzegovina sack cheese, or "sack cheese," is a traditional Bosnian cheese made from sheep's milk. It is aged in sacks made from sheep's skin, which imparts a unique flavor. This cheese has a hard texture and a rich, tangy taste, …

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milk Type: Cow’s, sheep’s, or goat’s milk
Texture: Semihard
Flavor: Moderately salty, piquant

Livno

Livno is a cheese from the Livno area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, first made in the 19th century using the French method for Gruyère. It is made mostly from a mix of sheep's and cow's milk, with a robust flavor …

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milk Type: Sheep’s and cow’s milk
Texture: Solid
Flavor: Mildly milky sour, moderately salty and piquant

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