Slovenská bryndza PGI Protected Geographical Indication

Slovenská bryndza is a traditional cheese from Slovakia, known for its white, spreadable, and granular form. It is made primarily from sheep's milk, with more than 50% of the cheese being lump sheep's cheese, and can also include cow's cheese. The cheese has a delicate odor and a pleasantly sour, slightly spicy, and salty taste. It is produced using a traditional method that involves milling matured sheep's cheese or a mixture of sheep's and cow's cheese. The cheese is rich in natural microflora, including various lactobacteria and molds. Slovenská bryndza has a historical significance in Slovakia, with its production dating back to the 18th century. It is a protected geographical indication (PGI) product, ensuring its production is limited to specific regions in Slovakia.

Key Facts

Country of Origin Slovakia
Specific Origin Mountainous part of the Slovak Republic
Protection PGI (2007)
Milk Type Sheep's milk, Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Raw, Pasteurised
Texture Spreadable, Granular
Flavor Pleasantly sour, Slightly spicy, Salty
Aroma Delicate
Colors White
Forms Prism overlaid with aluminum foil, small roll with wooden casing, cylinder in plastic casing, 1 to 5 kg buckets
Age Total maturing period of seven to eight days
Rennet Type Liquid rennet

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