Penteleu
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| Penteleu | |
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| Country of origin | Romania |
| Town | Penteleu |
| Source of milk | Sheep |
| Pasteurised | Traditionally, no |
| Texture | Semi hard |
| Certification | Romanian Cașcaval have PDO status since 2005. |
Penteleu or Caşcaval de Penteleu is the name of a Romanian cheese[1] made with sheep milk [2] from the region of Dobrogea.[3] It is made using the same process as caşcaval, and can be consumed as a table cheese or it can be used to complement traditional Romanian dishes such as mamaliga.
In 2005, the European Union has granted a Protected Designation of Origin to Penteleu.[4]
Notes and references
- ↑ "The Complete Book of Cheese". Robert Carlton Brown.
- ↑ (French)"Tout Un Fromage".
- ↑ "Central European Cheeses".
- ↑ (Romanian)"Carnatii de Plescoi nu intra inca in Europa". Libertatea.
See also
- Cașcaval
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