Klenovecký syrec

Klenovecký syrec is a semi-hard, ripened cheese from Slovakia. It can be smoked or unsmoked and is made from sheep's or cow's milk. The cheese is produced using traditional methods in shepherd's huts or industrial methods in dairies. It features a unique decorative pattern embossed on its surface. The cheese is known for its pleasant cheesy flavor with a slight lactic acid taste and a sheep's milk aroma. Smoked varieties have a characteristic smoky aroma and a slightly higher salt content. Klenovecký syrec has a rich history, with production dating back to at least the mid-18th century.

Key Facts

Country of Origin	Slovakia
Specific Origin	Gemer–Malohont region and other regions of the Slovak Ore Mountains
Protection	PGI (2012)
Milk Type	Sheep's milk, cow's milk
Milk Treatment	Raw or pasteurized
Fat Content	Not less than 43.0% in dry matter
Moisture Content	Not less than 50.0% dry matter by weight
Rind	Soft rind, may be colored green or with wood ash
Texture	Soft, pliable, and elastic with smallish holes
Flavor	Pleasantly cheesy, slight lactic acid to matured cheese taste
Aroma	Sheep's milk aroma, smoky in smoked varieties
Colors	Golden yellow, green, wood ash color on the surface; yellow/white inside
Forms	Wheel, wedges