What is Feta Cheese?
Considered one of the two oldest cheeses in the world, Feta is a white, rindless, semi-firm cheese with a salty, tangy flavor that can range from mild to sharp. Feta is a classic Mediterranean cheese with a tradition dating back thousands of years. Though old world feta was typically made from the milk of pastured goats, Organic Valley cheesemakers begin with organic milk from cows pastured on our family farms. In the making of feta cheese, the curd is heated, pressed into a form, and then salted in brine. Feta is kept in brine even once it’s packaged to preserve freshness, leading to a common description as “pickled cheese.” The word “feta” comes from the Italian word “fette” which means “a slice of food.” Feta can bring a fresh, new taste to many dishes. It browns well and sautés without melting. Feta is great crumbled over pizza and pasta or on a variety of salads, in scrambled eggs and omelets, or as a distinctive addition to a Mediterranean-style antipasto tray along with sliced o
