Semi-Hard Cheeses from Turkey

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

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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

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

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