Tekovský salámový syr 
Tekovský salámový syr is a semi-hard, ripened full-fat cheese from Slovakia. It can be smoked or unsmoked and is shaped like a cylinder, resembling a salami. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and has a soft, pliable, and elastic texture. It is known for its mildly acidulous dairy taste and can have a smoky flavor if smoked. The cheese is produced in the Tekov region of Slovakia, which is known for its high milk production. The production process involves traditional methods, including hand processing and checking. Tekovský salámový syr has a protected geographical indication (PGI) status, highlighting its regional significance and quality.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Slovakia |
| Specific Origin | Tekov region, Slovakia |
| Protection | PGI (2008) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Fat Content | 0-47.5% in dry matter |
| Moisture Content | Dry matter 53.5-58.5% by weight |
| Texture | Soft, pliable, and elastic |
| Flavor | Acidulous, milky, mildly aromatic, mildly salty |
| Aroma | Mildly aromatic |
| Colors | Creamy white to slightly yellowish; golden-yellow for smoked varieties |
| Forms | Cylinder, 30-32 cm long, 9-9.5 cm in diameter |
| Age | Ripened for at least two weeks |
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