Showing Food Greek feta cheese
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| Name | Greek feta cheese | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Not Available | ||||||||||
| Description | Greek feta cheese is a traditional Greek brined white cheese made from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. It originates from Greece, where it is also predominantly consumed (PMID: 10716574). Feta is often used in salads, such as the classic Greek salad, and in pastries. The cheese has a tangy and salty flavor, ranging from mild to sharp, with a crumbly texture and a slightly grainy feel. It is typically white in color, with a distinctive odor. Feta is a good source of calcium and phosphorus, and is relatively low in fat and calories compared to other aged cheeses. The most notable chemical in feta is casein, a milk protein (PMID: 12038582). Feta has been used in traditional medicine for its antibacterial properties. A peculiar aspect of feta preparation is its aging process, where it is submerged in brine to develop its characteristic flavor and texture. | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00956 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Milk and milk products | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Fermented milk products | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | Not Available | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Not Available | ||||||||||
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| Compounds | Preparation type: Raw
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| Content Reference | — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. | ||||||||||