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PDO Feta
PDO Feta cheese is the Greek cheese traditionally made from sheep or goat’s milk, which contributes to its unique taste and buttery texture. PDO Feta cheese is matured in wooden barrels or tin cans for at least two months. This process enhances its flavor and helps preserve it.
Origin
Production Process
Raw Materials
Maturation
PDO Products
The Protected Designation of Origin ensures the protection of local agricultural and livestock products, as well as the traditional recipes of each region.
- It is produced exclusively in specific areas of Greece: Peloponnese, Central Greece, Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia, Thrace, and the prefecture of Lesvos.
- It is made exclusively from Greek sheep or goat's milk: at least 70% sheep’s milk and up to 30% goat’s milk.
- The milk used comes from sheep and goat breeds that are traditionally bred in these areas.
- It has a minimum fat content of 43% on dry matter and a maximum moisture content of 55%.
- The addition of milk powder or milk protein, milk concentrate, caseinates, colorants, and preservatives to milk for cheese-making is prohibited.
- It is matured in wooden barrels or tin cans for at least two months. This process enhances its flavor and helps preserve it.
History
PDO Feta cheese is one of the oldest cheese types in the world, with a history going back thousands of years. It is popular all over the world and holds significant cultural significance in Greece, as it is deeply rooted in Greek cuisine and customs, symbolizing hospitality, tradition, and culinary heritage.
Safety & Quality
The production of PDO Feta cheese is carried out after a series of quality controls.