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Feta Cheese (PDO)

Feta Cheese (PDO)

What is Feta (PDO)?

Synonymous with Greece, Feta has become a staple in culinary cultures across the globe - both cooked and fresh. Often made using a blend of milk from goats and sheep, the flavours are imbued largely from their forage, resulting in a texture and taste that varies among regions. Over the years, the popularity of Feta has spawned several variants from other culinary cultures, resulting in unique and delicious twists.

Taken as a whole, these fresh cheeses, often referred to as white cheeses, offer salty and tangy profiles, accompanied by crumbly, slightly creamy textures. Their distinct zest, from being stored in brine, gives them unique bite and aridity, similar to that of a dry wine. Some white cheeses are made exclusively from cow’s milk, resulting in a creamier flavour and a springy texture.

Still produced in its place of origin, Feta gets its characteristics from the regions around central Greece. Similarly, other variants of white cheese get their flavour from local ingredients and surroundings. Each pasture offers distinct qualities of both flavour and texture, making each variant unique to its region and country.

While white cheeses do not melt in the same manner as most other cheeses (e.g. Mozzarella or Gruyère), the flavours are greatly enhanced and softened when baked. Pair any white cheese with fresh fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, grapes and red bell pepper, adding rich drizzles of olive oil to garnish.

How Feta (PDO) is made

Remaining virtually unchanged since its invention, the production of original Feta is devoted to tradition and quality.

Production begins by adding rennet and casein to a vat filled with either pasteurised or raw sheep’s milk, or a blend including goat’s milk, and leaving it to coagulate. When the milk thickens, the curd is cut and placed to drain off excess whey in a mould. Once firm, it is cut anew, salted and set in barrels, soaking up flavours and aromas for several days. This prepares the cheese for maturation in brine for a period of more than a few weeks. Usually sold in blocks, the Feta is shipped sealed or in tubs containing some of the brine. This ensures that the cheese stays fresh and full-bodied right up until use.

There are no additives in the traditional method of making white cheese, making it suitable for those who are gluten intolerant, but labels should always be checked before consumption.

*Castello UK does not produce or sell Feta at the moment, let us know if you would like to try this Castello cheese by leaving us a message.

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