Slovenská parenica 
Slovenská parenica is a traditional cheese from Slovakia, known for its unique 'S' shape and fibrous texture. It is a steamed, lightly smoked cheese made primarily from sheep's milk, though it can also include cow's milk. The cheese is formed into two rolls connected in an 'S'-shape and is bound with cheese string. It has a mild, pleasantly salty taste with a smoky aroma. The cheese is yellow to brown on the outside and white to buttery yellow on the inside. Slovenská parenica has a minimum of 53% dry matter and 50% fat in dry matter. It is produced in a defined mountainous area of Slovakia, using traditional methods that date back to the 18th century.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Slovakia |
| Specific Origin | Defined mountainous area of Slovakia |
| Protection | PGI (2007) |
| Milk Type | Sheep's milk, can include cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw, unprocessed |
| Fat Content | Minimum 50% in dry matter |
| Texture | Elastic, fibrous structure |
| Flavor | Mild, pleasantly salty |
| Aroma | Characteristic odour of sheep's milk and a smoky smell |
| Colors | Yellow to brown on the outside, white to buttery yellow on the inside |
| Forms | Two rolls connected in an 'S'-shape |
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