Xygalo Siteias

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Xygalo Siteias is a traditional Greek cheese from the region of Sitia in Crete. It has a PDO status and is made from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk. Xygalo Siteias has a creamy, yoghurt-like texture with a tangy, slightly sour taste, often used as a spread or in Cretan pies.

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Key Facts

Country of Origin Greece
Specific Origin Sitia region, Crete
Protection PDO (2011)
Milk Type Sheep's or goat's milk
Milk Treatment Raw
Fat Content Low fat
Rind None
Texture Soft, creamy, spreadable
Flavor Fresh, slightly acidic, mildly salty
Colors White
Forms Spread
Age 7-10 days and about one month

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