Metsovone

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Metsovone

Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε) is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the Aromanian village of Metsovo in Epirus, Greece.[1] Metsovone has been a European protected designation of origin since 1996.[2] This cheese, along with Metsovela, is one of the most popular culinary attractions of Metsovo. These cheeses are produced in the Tositsa Foundation Cheese Factory of Metsovo.[3]

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Metsovone
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Country of originGreece
TownMetsovo
Source of milkCows, goats, sheep
PasteurisedTraditionally not but commercially
TextureSemi-hard
Fat content25.9%
Protein content26.8%
Aging time>3 months
CertificationPDO EU
Named afterMetsovo
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Metsovone is manufactured from cow's milk or a mixture of cow and sheep or goat milk.

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