What is Ezine Beyaz Peyniri?
A white brined cheese from Ezine in Çanakkale, made from a required blend of sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, and cow’s milk from animals grazing in the defined Ezine area around the Kaz Mountains. Sheep’s milk must form the largest share, while cow’s milk is limited. Firm and crumbly, it has a clean fresh character shaped by the aromatic flora of the Kaz Mountains.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Firm and crumbly, with a moist, dense interior that breaks cleanly under the knife. Pure white throughout. No rind. Small pores may appear.
Lactic notes are strongly dominant; clean fresh-milk aroma is supported by subtle grassy and herbal notes from the Kaz Mountain pastures. Animal notes are present. Earthy and herbal notes are faint. Fruity and smoky notes are barely detectable.
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- Served on breakfast plates with tomatoes, olives, and bread.
- Crumbled over salads, eggs, or roasted vegetables.
- Used in börek, pastries, or savoury fillings.
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- Salted Cracker
- Mini Sesame Bagel
- Butter Cracker
- Whole Wheat Cracker
- Watermelon
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Ezine Peyniri’s identity rests on the rich plant life of the rainy Kaz Mountains, including wild marjoram, oregano, sage, mint, lemon balm, and thyme. The specific milk blend and defined grazing zone are protected production requirements. It is registered as a protected geographical product in Turkey and is among the early Turkish geographical indications registered in the EU.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, in brine or sealed packaging.
- Air travel: suitable only in leak-proof packaging.
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