sirene
Sign in to saveSirene ( ; /; ; ), also known as "white brine sirene" (), is a type of brined cheese originating from Bulgaria. It is made from the milk of goats, sheep, cows, buffalo or a mixture thereof. It is slightly crumbly, with at least 46–48% of dry matter containing 44–48% of fat. It is commonly produced in blocks, and has a slightly grainy texture. It is used as a table cheese, in salads, and in baking.
Key facts
- Cheese.name
- Sirene
- Cheese.image
- White Brine cheese cubes.jpg
- Cheese.caption
- Sirene cubes
- Cheese.othernames
- White cheese
- Cheese.country
- Bulgaria
- Cheese.source
- Goat, sheep, cow, buffalo
- Cheese.pasteurised
- Depends on variety
- Cheese.texture
- Depends on variety
- Cheese.aging
- Min. 3 months
- Cheese.certification
- PDO: 2023
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Sirene ( ; /; ; ), also known as "white brine sirene" (), is a type of brined cheese originating from Bulgaria. It is made from the milk of goats, sheep, cows, buffalo or a mixture thereof. It is slightly crumbly, with at least 46–48% of dry matter containing 44–48% of fat. It is commonly produced in blocks, and has a slightly grainy texture. It is used as a table cheese, in salads, and in baking.
In 2023, the name "Bulgarsko byalo salamureno sirene" was registered as a protected designation of origin in the European Union.