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Goat Milk Cheeses from Turkey

Discover cheeses made from goat milk in Turkey, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Tulum

Tulum is a Turkish goat's milk cheese ripened inside a goatskin casing, which is what the word tulum means in Turkish. It is made in several regions, and versions from Erzincan, İzmir, Divle, Çimi and Kargı each taste different.

Country: Turkey
Milk Type: Goat's milk

Bez Tulum Peyniri

Bez Tulum Peyniri is a goat's milk cheese from Turkey, known for its strong flavor and crumbly texture. Unlike other tulum cheeses, Bez Tulum is not aged in animal skins, which gives it a slightly milder flavor while retaining the …

Milk Type: Goat's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, crumbly
Flavor: Stimulating

Also Made With Goat Milk

These cheeses are mainly made from another milk, but some versions use goat milk.

Ezine Peyniri

Ezine peyniri is a matured full-fat white cheese from Çanakkale Province in Türkiye, made from a mix of goat, sheep and cow milk. It is one of the most popular white cheeses in the country and the first Turkish cheese …

Milk Type: Sheep's and goat's milk, sometimes with cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild-sweet, salty, and sour

Beyaz Peynir

Beyaz peynir is a Turkish white cheese made from unpasteurized sheep, cow or goat milk and cured in brine for about six months. It turns up plain at breakfast, in salads, and in cooked dishes such as menemen, börek and …

Country: Turkey
Milk Type: Sheep's, cow's or goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, brined
Flavor: Strong when matured

Izmir Tulum Peyniri

Izmir Tulum Peyniri is a traditional Turkish cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originating from the Izmir region. It is aged in goat skins, which gives it a compact texture and a robust, slightly pungent flavor. This cheese is …

Milk Type: Sheep's, goat's or cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Salty