Metsovone

Metsovone
Country of originGreece
TownMetsovo
Source of milkCows, goats, sheep
PasteurisedTraditionally not but commercially
TextureSemi-hard
Fat content25.9%
Protein content26.8%
Aging time>3 months
CertificationPDO EU
Named afterMetsovo

Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε) is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the Aromanian village of Metsovo in Epirus, Greece. Metsovone has been a European protected designation of origin since 1996. 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.

Metsovone is manufactured from cow's milk or a mixture of cow and sheep or goat milk.

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