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Semi-Soft Cheeses from Turkey

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

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Erzincan Tulum Peyniri

Erzincan Tulum Peyniri is a traditional Turkish cheese from the Erzincan province, made from sheep's, goat's, or cow's milk. It is a type of tulum cheese, aged in a goatskin casing, which gives it a distinctive flavor and texture. The …

Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, crumbly
Flavor: Pungent, buttery, acidic

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