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Hard Cheeses from Turkey

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

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Kashkaval

Kashkaval is a yellow cheese from the Balkans made with cow, sheep or goat milk, or a mixture of them. It melts and fries well, so it shows up on pizza, inside breakfast pastries and as a filling in Levantine …

Country: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and Turkey
Milk Type: Cow's or sheep's milk
Texture: Hard, elastic
Flavor: Piquant

Mihalic Peynir

Mihalic Peynir is a hard cheese made from unpasteurized sheep's milk, originating from Bursa, Turkey. It has a pale yellow color and a strong aroma that hints at its bold flavor. The cheese is known for its salty taste, making …

Country: Turkey
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Salty