فتا

Also known as feta cheese, Φέτα

Feta ( ; ) is a Greek brined white cheese made from sheep's milk or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. It is soft, with small or no holes, and no skin. Crumbly with a slightly grainy texture, it is formed into large blocks and aged in brine. Its flavour is tangy and salty, ranging from mild to sharp. Feta is used in salads, such as Greek salad, and in pastries, notably the filo-based Greek dishes spanakopita , and tyropita . It is often served with olive oil or olives, and sprinkled with aromatic herbs such as oregano. It can also be served cooked (often grilled), as part of a sandwich,

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Feta is a Greek cheese made from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep and goat's milk, known for its soft, crumbly texture and tangy, salty flavor. It's commonly used in salads like Greek salad and in pastries such as spanakopita, often served with olive oil, olives, or herbs like oregano.

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Cheese.name: Feta
Cheese.image: 250px
Cheese.country: Greece
Cheese.region: Mainland Greece and Lesbos Prefecture
Cheese.source: Sheep (≥70%) and goat per PDO; similar cheeses may contain cow or buffalo milk
Cheese.pasteurized: Depends on variety
Cheese.texture: Depends on variety
Cheese.aging: Three months minimum
Cheese.certification: PDO: 2002