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Pafitiko

HardMixed MilkCyprus, PaphosNONE

Traditional aged hard cheese from the Paphos district of western Cyprus. Made from sheep and goat milk, aged until very hard and dry. Used primarily as a grating cheese in Cypriot cuisine, it carries the flavors of the Troodos Mountain pastures.

Aging Time

3 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Mixed
Origin: Cyprus · Paphos
Ripening: ≥ 3 months

Tasting Board

Texture

Hard, dry, flaky

Flavor

Sharp, salty, slightly piquant

Nutrition (per 100g)

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