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Semi-Hard Cheeses from Romania

Explore semi-hard cheeses from Romania, including regional specialties and well-known favorites.

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Telemea de Ibăneşti

Telemea de Ibănești is a Romanian brined cheese from the Gurghiu Valley, part of the telemea family that was traditionally made from sheep's milk and is now often made from cow's milk. The EU gave it Protected Designation of Origin …

Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, brined
Flavor: Slightly sweet, sour, and salty

Caşcaval de Săveni

Cașcaval de Săveni is a semi-hard cheese from Romania, specifically from the northern half of Botoșani County. It is made from raw cow's milk and undergoes a traditional production process involving enzymatic coagulation with rennet. The cheese is aged for …

Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, creamy
Flavor: Pleasant, both sweet and salty, with a hint of bitterness

Telemea de Sibiu

Telemea de Sibiu is a semi-hard cheese from Romania, made entirely from freshly milked, unpasteurised raw sheep's milk. It is produced in Sibiu County and is recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. The cheese is available in both …

Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Pleasant, mellow, tangy, moderately salty