Green cheese
Raunas green cheese is a loose cow's milk cheese with rennet, which gives it a bright green color, expressive aroma and rich taste. It is made from skimmed cow's milk and home-grown, dried rennet. The cheese is perfect for adding to various dishes.
| Specific type | Loose cheese |
| Dairy animal | Cow |
| Type of milk | Unpasteurized |
| Ripening time | More than 2 months |
| Fat content | Very lean, 0.3% |
| Cheese rind | None |
| Structure | Dry, loose |
| Taste description | Rich, expressive flavor with a characteristic semolina aroma; semolina also gives the cheese its bright green color and unique aroma |
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| Additional information | The production uses home-grown semolina harvested in the summer season, which is dried, ground and added to the protein mass. |
Project No. 25-00-C0LA2002-000001 “Culinary tourism route “Cheese Road” for the promotion and recognition of local cheese producers” is being implemented with the financial support of the EAFRD. Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service.
