Zázrivské vojky

Zázrivské vojky is a traditional cheese product from Slovakia. It is a steamed cheese made from cow's milk, available in smoked or unsmoked varieties. The cheese is formed into long strings, known locally as vojky, which are 10-70 cm long and 2-16 mm thick. The cheese is made using a traditional method where fermented, partially ripened lump cheese is steamed and pulled into strings. Smoked Zázrivské vojky have a yellow to golden-yellow color and a smoky aroma, while unsmoked ones are white to creamy white. The cheese has a fibrous structure and an elastic to firm texture. It is known for its milky, cheesy, and mildly acidulous flavor, with smoked varieties having a characteristic smoky taste.

Key Facts

Country of Origin	Slovakia
Specific Origin	Municipality of Zázrivá
Protection	PGI (2012)
Milk Type	Cow's milk
Milk Treatment	Raw or pasteurized
Fat Content	Not less than 25% in dry matter
Moisture Content	Not less than 40% dry matter by weight
Texture	Elastic to firmer, fibrous structure
Flavor	Milky, pleasantly cheesy, savory, mildly acidulous
Aroma	Smoky for smoked varieties
Colors	White to creamy white; yellowish or golden yellow for smoked varieties
Forms	Strings (10-70 cm long, 2-16 mm thick)