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Majdouleh

Pasta FilataCow MilkLebanon

Intricately braided stretched-curd cheese from Lebanon, often flavored with nigella seeds or mahlab. Similar to Syrian meshallaleh but with tighter braiding.

Aging Time

Eat fresh — up to 1 month

Style: Pasta Filata
Milk: Cow
Origin: Lebanon
Ripening: Fresh · eat within 1 month

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Texture

Firm, braided, fibrous

Flavor

Salty, savory, with nigella seed or mahlab aroma

Nutrition (per 100g)

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