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Van Otlu Peynir

Semi HardSheep MilkTurkey, VanNONE

Traditional herbed cheese from Van province in eastern Turkey. Made from sheep milk mixed with wild mountain herbs (otlu) including sirmo, heliz, and mendo, which grow in the high-altitude meadows around Lake Van. Aged in brine, it is deeply aromatic.

Aging Time

1 month – 1 year

Style: Semi Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Turkey · Van
Ripening: ≥ 1 month

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Texture

Semi-firm, crumbly, brined

Flavor

Herbaceous, tangy, aromatic, slightly bitter

Nutrition (per 100g)

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