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What are the differences between feta, sheep's cheese and shepherd's cheese?

2023-05-22T12:49:24.442Z

Highlights: Feta must come from Greece to be called authentic feta cheese, and it is subject to specific quality standards. For shepherd's cheese, on the other hand, there are no guidelines. Sheep's cheese is characterized by a semi-solid texture and a mild, slightly nutty taste. It can be used well in sandwiches, omelettes or as a delicious addition to pasta and risotto. For more inspiration, Einfach Tasty has put together 19 must-try Greek dishes.



Just take it cheesy! But what is the difference between feta, sheep's cheese and shepherd's cheese?

It's all about the sausage ... uhh the cheese. More precisely, we are talking about white cheese aged in brine. Most would guess it's about sheep's cheese. But then there's feta. It remains to be said that every feta is a sheep's cheese, but not every sheep's cheese is feta. While feta must have some quality standards and a geographical designation of origin, sheep's cheese generally refers to cheese whose main ingredient is sheep's milk. For shepherd's cheese, on the other hand, there are no guidelines. Shepherd's cheese is a collective term that includes various types of cheese produced in pastoral (shepherd-like) areas. The composition of shepherd's cheese varies in the proportions of sheep's milk, goat's milk and cow's milk. In this article, you will learn exactly how the three types of cheese differ and for which recipes they are particularly suitable.

Well, what can be seen in this picture? Feta, sheep's cheese or shepherd's cheese? © Panthermedia/Imago

1. Feta

Let's start with the popular feta. Ever since the recipes for baked feta pasta and whipped feta dip went viral on TikTok, Greek cheese has been popular all over the world. According to EU law, feta must come from Greece to be called authentic feta cheese, and it is subject to specific quality standards. These stipulate, for example, that feta must be made from at least 70% sheep's milk. The remaining 30% is mostly goat's milk. The Greek cheese must have a characteristic taste and crumbly consistency. When baking, frying or grilling, feta usually gets its shape. It is aged in brine to develop its specific salty flavor that makes so many dishes an extraordinary treat. Whether in salads, such as the traditional Greek farmer's salad (Greek: Horiatiki), in bifteki, on pizza or as a filling for peppers and aubergines, the spicy cheese has become an integral part of Greek cuisine. For more inspiration, Einfach Tasty has put together 19 must-try Greek dishes.

Ready for summer with this salad recipe: watermelon salad with feta and mint. © Simply Tasty

2. Sheep's cheese

Sheep's cheese is characterized by a semi-solid texture and a mild, slightly nutty taste. However, since it is only stipulated that sheep's cheese should consist mainly of sheep's milk, the taste varies depending on the manufacturer and composition. It can be used well in sandwiches, omelettes or as a delicious addition to pasta and risotto. Some sheep's cheeses are pickled in brine, while others can be dry-aged or pickled in oil.

3. Shepherd's cheese

Shepherd's cheese is a collective term for various types of cheese that are produced in a similar way. It is often made from sheep's milk, but can also contain a mixture of sheep's milk and goat's milk or even cow's milk. The exact proportion and combination of milk varieties may vary depending on the producer and region. Just like sheep's cheese, shepherd's cheese does not necessarily have to mature in brine, but is also often pickled in oil. Shepherd's cheese is also often found in the supermarket under the term "cheese in brine". Since shepherd's cheese usually has a less "austere" taste than its two cheese siblings, it can be excellently combined with sweet components. It is also particularly suitable for grilling because it melts easily. Wrapped in aluminum foil with a little garlic, red onions and cherry tomatoes, it becomes a vegetarian barbecue recipe in a class of its own.

Source: merkur

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