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Xygalo Siteias Cheese
About Xygalo Siteias Cheese
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.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Greece |
| Specific Origin | Sitia region, Crete |
| Protection | PDO (2011) |
| Milk Type | Raw goat’s or ewe’s milk or a mixture |
| Milk Treatment | Raw |
| Fat Content | Low fat |
| Rind | None |
| Texture | Spreadable |
| Flavor | Fresh, slightly acidic, mildly salty |
| Colors | White |
| Forms | Spread |
| Age | 7-10 days and about one month |
