Χαλίτζια Τηλλυρίας / Halitzia Tillirias Cheese

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About Χαλίτζια Τηλλυρίας / Halitzia Tillirias Cheese

Halitzia Tillirias is a traditional cheese from Cyprus, specifically from the Tilliria region. It is a soft to semi-hard white cheese made from heat-treated fresh goat's milk. The cheese is ripened in salted whey for at least 40 days before it is ready to eat. It has a crumbly texture with characteristic holes and a tart, fresh taste. The cheese is known for its lemony and slightly salty aroma. Halitzia Tillirias is packaged in transparent packaging with pieces immersed in salted whey. The cheese is traditionally made in small quantities at the farm level and has gained popularity across Cyprus.

Key Facts

Country of Origin Cyprus
Specific Origin Tilliria, Cyprus
Protection PGI (2022)
Milk Type Goat's milk
Milk Treatment Heat-treated
Fat Content At least 43% in dry matter
Moisture Content No more than 56%
Texture Soft to semi-hard and quite crumbly
Flavor Tart, fresh taste
Aroma Lemony and slightly salty smell
Colors Pure white
Forms Irregular pieces weighing between 20 g and 80 g
Age Ripened for at least 40 days
Rennet Type Rennet (other than pig rennet)
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