grekisk ost
Grekisk ost kommer vanligtvis från ett specifikt område, till exempel en specifik region eller ö i Grekland. De flesta grekiska ostar är gjorda av getmjölk, fårmjölk eller en kombination av båda. Utmärkande för detta är området där getterna och fåren betar. Detta påverkar den grekiska ostens slutliga kvalitet och smak. Metoden för bearbetning är också karakteristisk. Grekisk ost görs ofta fortfarande enligt gamla traditioner.
About Halloumi
The Greek cheese that you can find in our range is Halloumi. This cheese is also known under the names Challúmi and Halumi. It is a semi-hard whey cheese which is made from pasteurized milk from cows, goats and sheep. The cheese contains 43% fat and is characterized by a mild taste. A special ingredient of Halloumi is mint, which is a fresh addition to the cheese. The cheese resembles mozzarella. However, Halloumi has a stronger taste because it is cooked in the whey.
The perfect grill cheese for vegetarians
Halloumi is a real national product and is now also eaten outside Greece. Halloumi is also characterized by the fact that the cheese does not melt. This makes the cheese ideally suited for baking or even being used on the grill. Since vegetarian rennet is used during the production process, the cheese is suitable for vegetarians. The cheese also contains a lot of proteins. The cheese is therefore gaining more and more popularity among vegetarians.
The taste of Halloumi
Halloumi is structurally between feta and mozzarella. The cheese has a mild taste but also has a slightly salty taste. This makes Halloumi a delicious addition to salads, especially when temperatures rise. The grill cheese is also delicious in a wrap or grilled on the BBQ.