Greek cheese
Metsovone |
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Country of origin | Greece |
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Town | Metsovo |
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Source of milk | Cows, goats, sheep |
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Pasteurised | Traditionally not but commercially |
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Texture | Semi-hard |
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Fat content | 25.9% |
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Protein content | 26.8% |
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Aging time | >3 months |
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Certification | PDO EU |
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Named after | Metsovo |
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Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε) is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the Aromanian village of Metsovo in Epirus, Greece.[1] Metsovone has been a European protected designation of origin since 1996.[2] This cheese, along with Metsovela, is one of the most popular culinary attractions of Metsovo. These cheeses are produced in the Tositsa Foundation Cheese Factory of Metsovo.[3]
Metsovone is manufactured from cow's milk or a mixture of cow and sheep or goat milk.
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