What is Manyas Kelle Peyniri?
A hard, brine-ripened kelle cheese from Manyas, Balıkesir, made from sheep and/or cow milk. The curd is scalded, pressed in perforated moulds, and aged in brine. Firm rind, porous interior, and a concentrated aged character shaped by the natural pasture feed of the Manyas and Gönen plains.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Hard, with a thick, firm rind and a porous interior free from cracks. Becomes firmer with extended ageing. Breaks into irregular chunks. Pale yellow to straw-coloured interior.
Earthy and herbal notes are equally dominant; salty aged dairy with herbal undertones from the natural pasture feed of the Manyas and Gönen plains. Animal and lactic notes are equally notable. Fruity and smoky notes are barely detectable.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Served in chunks on regional cheese plates.
- Crumbled over salads, potatoes, or warm flatbreads.
- Used in savoury pastries, omelettes, or rustic fillings.
What pairs with Manyas Kelle Peyniri?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Salted Cracker
- Butter Cracker
- Grissini
- Whole Wheat Cracker
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See wine pairings for Manyas Kelle PeyniriStory and origin
Manyas Kelle Peyniri traces its origins to the Ottoman period, approximately 250 years ago, when Albanian migrants settled in the Balıkesir area. The regional tradition of kelle-style cheese production has been maintained across generations. Registered as a geographical indication in Turkey.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, wrapped or vacuum-packed.
- Air travel: suitable, especially if vacuum-packed.
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