Feta Cheese
What is Feta PDO?
Feta PDO, a flagship product of Greece, is a white brined cheese which coincides with the country’s dietary tradition and gastronomy and is directly related to Greek history and customs.
How is Feta PDO made?
PDO Feta, the authentic Greek cheese, is made out of fresh or pasteurized sheep’s milk or a mixture of sheep and up to 30% goat’s milk.Next come the stages of milk curding, straining, salting, after which feta is placed in wooden barrels or special metallic tins with brine and id left to mature for a period of at least two months. During maturation period the cheese acquires its unique aromas and distinctive flavour variations.
What is the nutritional value of Feta PDO?
Feta PDO is the ideal gustatory suggestion for your cooking creations, while, at the same time, by introducing it to your daily diet you can take advantage of the high nutritional benefits that the consumption of dairy products has to offer within a balanced diet, as they are rich in calcium and proteins. Feta also contains Phosphorus, Vitamin A and B complex vitamins.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts | per 100 gr |
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Calories | 1072 kJ/257 kcal |
Fat | 21 g |
of which saturated | 16 g |
Carbohydrates | 2 g |
of which sugars | 2 g |
Protein | 19 g |
Salt | 2 g |
Calcium | 450 mg |
Phosphorus | 277 mg |
The above values are indicative and may vary per producer