Metsovone cheese

Metsovone
Production Area	Metsovo, Greece
Milk	Cow
Pasteurized	Traditionally not but commercially yes
Texture	Semi-hard
Moisture	approx. 41.8%
Fat content	approx. 25.9%
Protein content	approx. 26.8%
Salt	approx. 2.8%
Dimensions/weight	Variable
Aging time	min. 3 months
Certification	Protected Designation of Origin (in the EU)

Metsovone ( _el. Μετσοβόνε)) is a traditional Greek cheese with protected designation of origin. It is a semi-hard smoked cheese, of "pasta filata" type, which is produced in the region of Metsovo (Epirus) from where the name derives. Metsovone is considered as an excellent quality table cheese. It is manufactured from cow’s milk but mixtures with small quantities of sheep’s or goat’s milk are also used.

See also

*List of cheeses
*Cuisine of Greece