| Metsovone | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country of origin | Greece |
| Town | Metsovo |
| Source of milk | Cows, goats, sheep |
| Pasteurised | Traditionally not but commercially |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Fat content | 25.9% |
| Protein content | 26.8% |
| Aging time | >3 months |
| Certification | PDO EU |
| Named after | Metsovo |
Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε) is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the Aromanian village of Metsovo in Epirus, Greece.1 Metsovone has been a European protected designation of origin since 1996.2 This cheese, along with Metsovela, is one of the most popular culinary attractions of Metsovo. These cheeses are produced in the Tositsa Foundation Cheese Factory of Metsovo.3
Metsovone is manufactured from cow's milk or a mixture of cow and sheep or goat milk.
See also
See also
References
References
- [1] Archived 2012-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
- "European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - COMMISSION APPROVES THE REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS". europa.eu.
- Zachou, Christina (27 November 2021). "Μέτσοβο, το "πέτρινο διαμάντι" -Τι πρέπει να δείτε, να γευτείτε, εστιατόρια, συγκλονιστικά αρχοντικά, 10+3 σημεία". Iefimerida (in Greek).