Metsovone
| Metsovone | |
|---|---|
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Country of origin | Greece |
| Town | Metsovo |
Source of milk | Cows, goats, sheep |
| Pasteurised | Traditionally not but commercially |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
Fat content | 25.9% |
Protein content | 26.8% |
| Aging time | >3 months |
| Certification | PDO EU |
| Named after | Metsovo |
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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References
[edit]- ↑ Archived 2012-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - COMMISSION APPROVES THE REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS". europa.eu.
- ↑ Zachou, Christina (27 November 2021). "Μέτσοβο, το "πέτρινο διαμάντι" -Τι πρέπει να δείτε, να γευτείτε, εστιατόρια, συγκλονιστικά αρχοντικά, 10+3 σημεία". Iefimerida (in Greek).
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