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Cheeses from Egypt

A guide to cheeses from Egypt, highlighting the country's most notable and diverse varieties.

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Domiati

Domiati is the most common cheese in Egypt, a soft white salty cheese usually made from buffalo or cow milk. Salt goes into the milk before the rennet, which sets it apart from feta and gives the cheese its sharp, …

Country: Egypt
Milk Type: Primarily buffalo, but also cow's, goat's, etc.
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Salty

Roumy

Rumi, also spelled Roumy, is the main hard cheese of Egypt, made from cow's or buffalo milk with no starter culture. Three to four months of aging give it an open texture, a pungent smell and a sharp flavor that …

Country: Egypt
Milk Type: Cow's and water buffalo's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Salty, sharp, strong

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