Xynomizithra
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Xynomizithra or xynomyzithra (Greek: Ξινομυζήθρα) is a Greek whey cheese with some added milk; it is a sour variant of Mizithra, and made from ewes' and/or goats' milk. The proportion of full-cream milk is about 15%.
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Xynomizithra | |
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Country of origin | Greece |
Region, town | N/A |
Source of milk | Goats, ewes |
Pasteurized | Not traditionally, but commercially yes |
Texture | Soft |
Fat content | approx. 15% |
Protein content | approx. 15.5% |
Dimensions | various |
Weight | various, usually ½ or 1 kilo |
Aging time | 2 months (PDO) |
Certification | Only Xynomyzithra Kritis |
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It is mainly produced on the island of Crete but other areas in Greece also produce it. Xynomyzithra Kritis (xynomizithra of Crete) is a European protected designation of origin.[1]