Beyaz peynir
| Beyaz peynir | |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | Turkey |
| Source of milk | Sheep, goat, or cow milk |
| Pasteurized | Depends on variety |
| Texture | Depends on variety |
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Beyaz peynir[1] Turkish pronunciation: [beˈjaz pejniɾ̞̊] (meaning "white cheese" in Turkish) is a brine cheese produced from sheep, cow or goat milk. "White cheese" is salty, and made from unpasteurized milk. The cheese has a slightly grainy appearance and is similar to feta, sirene and other Balkan white cheeses.
Beyaz peynir is produced in a variety of styles, ranging from non-matured cheese curds to a quite strong mature version. It is eaten plain, for example as part of the traditional Turkish breakfast, used in salads, and incorporated into cooked foods such as menemen, börek, gözleme and pide.
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References
- ^ Y. H. Hui; E. Özgül Evranuz (14 May 2012). Handbook of Animal-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology, Second Edition. CRC Press. pp. 364–. ISBN 978-1-4398-5022-0.
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