Manouri

Manouri.

Manouri (μανούρι) is a Greek semi-soft, fresh white whey cheese made from goat or sheep milk[1] as a by-product following the production of feta.[2] It is produced primarily in Thessalia and Macedonia in central and northern Greece.[3]

Manouri is creamier than feta, because of the addition of cream to the whey. It has about 36-38% fat, but only 0.8% salt content, making it much less salty than feta. It is used in salads, pastries, or as a dessert cheese. It can be substituted for cream cheese in dishes such as cheesecake.[2]

Manouri was featured in the Washington Post: "Manouri’s light aroma is slightly sour, similar to that of fresh yogurt, but it lacks yogurt’s (or feta’s) acidity. Instead, it has a clean, subtle nutty flavor with a bit of sheepiness and the barest hint of tang. What really elevates the cheese, though, is its texture."[4]

Manouri has PDO status.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cheese.com/manouri/
  2. 1 2 http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekcheeses/p/prof_manouri.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.cheeselibrary.com/manouri.html
  4. ↑ http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/recipes/say-cheese-a-whey-with-manouri.html
  5. ↑ EU Manouri Profile (accessed 23 May 2009)
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