Formaela

Formaela (Greek: Φορμαέλλα) is a hard cheese produced exclusively in Arachova, Greece. It is famous throughout Greece and has been registered in the European Union as a protected designation of origin since 1996.[1][2]

Formaela

Formaela is prepared mainly from sheep's or goat's milk, has a hard and cohesive shell and is a light yellow color, without holes.[3] It has a particularly pungent taste, and is usually consumed grilled or fried.[3] Its chemical composition is: maximum moisture content of 38%, a minimum fat content of 40%.

References

"Formaela (cheese), Arachova-Delphi". Greekguide.com. B2B TECH. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
"Greece: Υπουργική Απόφαση Αριθ. 313063, Αναγνώριση προστατευόμενης ονομασίας προέλευσης (Π.Ο.Π.) του τυριού 'ΦΟΡΜΑΕΛΑ ΑΡΑΧΩΒΑΣ ΠΑΡΝΑΣΣΟΥ' (FORMAELA ARACHOVAS PARNASSOU)" (in Greek). World Intellectual Property Organization. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
"Formaela". Gourmed. Archived from the original on June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.

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History	Ancient Greek cuisine Ancient Greece and wine Byzantine cuisine
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Cheeses	Anthotyros Feta Formaela Graviera Halloumi Kasseri Kefalotyri Kefalograviera Kalathaki Limnou Kopanisti Mykonou Ladotyri Mytilinis Manouri Mastello Metsovone Metsovela Mizithra Saganaki Sfela San Michali Talagani Xynotyro Xynomizithra
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List of Greek Protected Designations of Origin cheeses
Anthotyros Feta Formaela Galotyri Graviera Kalathaki Limnou Kasseri Kefalotyri Kefalograviera Kopanisti Mykonou Ladotyri Mytilinis Manouri Mastello Metsovone Metsovela Mizithra San Michali Sfela Talagani Xynotyro Xynomizithra

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