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Mizithra
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Mizithra or myzithra (Greek: μυζήθρα [miˈziθra]) is a Greek whey cheese or mixed milk-whey cheese from sheep or goats, or both.[1] It is sold both as a fresh cheese, similar to Italian ricotta, and as a salt-dried grating cheese, similar to Italian ricotta salata. The ratio of milk to whey is usually 7 to 3.
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Country of origin | Greece |
Region, town | N/A |
Source of milk | Goats, Ewes |
Texture | Soft |
Fat content | approx. 15% |
Protein content | approx. 15.5% |
Dimensions | various |
Weight | various, usually ½ or 1 kilo |
Aging time | 1 day |
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It is primarily produced on the island of Crete, but is widespread throughout Greece. It is essentially the same as Anthotyros though the latter may contain some cow's milk. In Cyprus a similar cheese is known as "Anari" (Αναρή in Greek, Nor in Cypriot Turkish, Lor in Turkish).