Telemea de Sibiu Cheese

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About Telemea de Sibiu Cheese

Telemea de Sibiu is a semi-hard cheese from Romania, made entirely from freshly milked, unpasteurised raw sheep's milk. It is produced in Sibiu County and is recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. The cheese is available in both fresh and mature forms, with the mature version aged for at least 21 days. It is shaped into cuboid blocks and has a uniform white color. The cheese is known for its pleasant, tangy, and moderately salty flavor, with a light scent of sheep's milk and hints of mature wild grasses and hay. The production process involves traditional methods, including enzymatic coagulation using rennet. The cheese is an important cultural product in the region, celebrated in local festivals and events.

Key Facts

Country of Origin Romania
Specific Origin Sibiu County
Protection PGI (2018)
Milk Type Sheep's milk
Milk Treatment Unpasteurised
Fat Content Fresh: 47% minimum relative to dry matter; Mature: 50% minimum relative to dry matter
Moisture Content Fresh: 57% maximum; Mature: 55% maximum
Rind None
Texture Compact, dense, uniform consistency
Flavor Pleasant, mellow, tangy, moderately salty
Aroma Light scent of sheep’s milk, mature wild grasses, hay
Colors Uniformly white
Forms Fresh, Mature
Age Fresh; Mature: at least 21 days
Rennet Type Enzymatic coagulation using rennet
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