Dairy/Cheese | Vegetarian

Mizithra Cheese

N/A (Processed Dairy Product) Allergens: Milk
Mizithra Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animal product)
  • Primary Cuisine Greek
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sheep's Milk Whey, Goat's Milk Whey

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Mizithra Cheese ?

A traditional Greek cheese, typically made from sheep's or goat's milk whey, available in fresh (soft) and aged (hard) forms.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Mizithra Cheese ?

Le/La/L'Mizithra Cheese a un goût salty, tangy, umami, milky avec des arômes pungent, salty, milky.

Taste
Salty, Tangy, Umami, Milky
Texture
Soft (fresh), Firm/Gritty (aged), Crumbly
Aroma
Pungent, Salty, Milky
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories400 kcal
Total Fat32 g
Saturated Fat20 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Protein25 g
Total Carbohydrate2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium800 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium80 mg

Le secret du chef

When using aged Mizithra for pasta, grate it directly over hot noodles and brown butter for a truly authentic Greek flavor.

Substituts & Proportions pour Mizithra Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Mizithra Cheese est Ricotta Salata, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Offers a similar firm, salty, and crumbly texture, ideal for grating.

Substituts pour Mizithra Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Ricotta Salata Meilleur 1:1 Offers a similar firm, salty, and crumbly texture, ideal for grating.
Feta Cheese 1:1 Provides comparable saltiness and tang, but is usually softer and more briny.
Pecorino Romano 1:1 Stronger, saltier flavor, but a good hard grating cheese alternative.
Dry Cottage Cheese (crumbled) 1:1 Offers a dairy-based crumbly texture, but milder and less salty; needs seasoning.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Mizithra Cheese

Choose aged Mizithra for grating over pasta, or fresh for softer dessert or baking applications.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Mizithra Cheese ?

  • Pasta (especially with brown butter)
  • salads
  • pies
  • pastries
  • fresh fruit.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Mizithra Cheese ?

Salty, Tangy, Umami, Milky Pungent, Salty, Milky

Quel est un bon substitut pour Mizithra Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Ricotta Salata (1:1). Offers a similar firm, salty, and crumbly texture, ideal for grating.

Comment choisir et conserver le Mizithra Cheese ?

Choose aged Mizithra for grating over pasta, or fresh for softer dessert or baking applications.

Ingrédients Dairy/Cheese associés

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