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%.

See also

• List of cheeses

References

1. "Formaela (cheese), Arachova-Delphi". Greekguide.com. B2B TECH. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
2. "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.
3. "Formaela". Gourmed. Archived from the original on June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.