Oravský korbáčik Cheese 
Oravský korbáčik is a traditional cheese from the Orava region in the Slovak Republic. It is a steamed cheese product that can be smoked or unsmoked, shaped like a small whip. The cheese is made by steaming fermented, partially ripened lump cheese, which is then stretched into string-like strands and plaited. The cheese has a stringy texture and is known for its unique shape. Smoked varieties have a golden yellow color and a smoky aroma, while unsmoked ones are white to creamy white. The cheese is made from cow's milk, either raw or pasteurized, and contains at least 25% fat in the dry matter. Oravský korbáčik is a protected geographical indication (PGI) product, highlighting its cultural and traditional significance in the region.
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Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Slovakia |
| Specific Origin | Orava river basin, Orava region |
| Protection | PGI (2009) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw or pasteurized |
| Fat Content | Not less than 25% by weight in the dry matter |
| Texture | Semi-hard, elastic |
| Flavor | Milky, pleasantly cheesy, savory, mildly acidulous |
| Aroma | Smoked varieties have a smoky aroma |
| Colors | White to creamy white for unsmoked; slightly yellow to golden yellow for smoked |
| Forms | Steamed cheese, smoked or unsmoked, shaped like a little whip |
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