A rich tangy Greek cheese that is traditionally made from sheep's or goat's milk Today, however, many commercial producers are using cow's milk Feta is called a pickled cheese because it is stored in its own whey brine
A classic Greek cheese usually made from goat's or sheep's milk It is now also made from cow's milk Salted and cured in a brine solution (which can be either water or whey) for a week to several months (this is why it is sometimes called a pickled cheese and has a sharp, salty taste Feta drys out rapidly when removed from the brine Feta cheese is white, usually formed into square cakes, and can range from soft to semi-hard, with a tangy, salty flavor that can range from mild to sharp It has been and still remains a significant part of Greek diet and its name is often connected with the Greek history and tradition
(FET-tah) - A classic Greek cheese usually made from goat's or sheep's milk It is now also made from cow's milk Salted and cured in a brine solution (which can be either water or whey) for a week to several months (this is why it is sometimes called a pickled cheese and has a sharp, salty taste Feta dries out rapidly when removed from the brine Feta cheese is white, usually formed into square cakes, and can range from soft to semi-hard, with a tangy, salty flavor that can range from mild to sharp It has been and still remains a significant part of Greek diet and its name is often connected with the Greek history and tradition