Parenica
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Parenica is a traditional Slovak cheese. Parenica is a semi-firm, non-ripening, semi-fat, steamed and usually smoked cheese, although a non-smoked version is also produced. Parenica is cream and yellow in color, which is darkened by steaming. The cheese is produced in strips, which are woven into snail-like spirals. Originally, about two centuries ago, it was made from pure non-pasteurized sheep's milk. Modern varieties are also produced from cow's milk or milk mixtures.[1] Typical cheese rolls weigh about 100 grams (0.1 kg / 0.2 pound / 3 oz).
The name comes from the Slovak word for steaming. Slovenská parenica is a protected trade name under the EU's protected geographical indication.[2]
See also[]
- List of smoked foods
- List of cheeses
- List of stretch-cured cheeses
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References[]
- ^ Okram, Julion. "Modern varieties of a traditional parenica steamcheese" (web page). Retrieved 25 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Extract from the register of Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical Indication" (PDF). Europa.
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