feta cheese

English - Turkish

Definition of feta cheese in English Turkish dictionary: beyaz peynir

English - English

Definition of feta cheese in English English dictionary: {i} white salty crumbly traditional Greek cheese made from sheep's milk (can also be made from goat or cow's milk); 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 crumbly, salty Greek cheese mad from ewe's milk, now widely available in the United States It is often sold packed in 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; a white cheese from Greece made from sheep's milk or goat's milk (fetta )