Cheese Greek BULGARIA Description: Bulgarian Feta (White Brined Cheese) Feta is one of the most famous in . The Description: traditional Greek Feta is soft, white cheese made from ewe’s Feta is characterized by its chalky white appearance, firm, and goat’s milk. crumbly texture and tart, salty flavor. Made from sheep’s milk, Benefits: this white-brined cheese from Bulgaria is often crumbled into Made from sheep’s milk. Greek salads. Feta is a great cheese for salads, but it is also a Serving Tips: delicious table cheese that should not be overlooked. Feta is Excellent for crumbling over salads, added to pasta, or served Greek for “slice” because feta is made in very large blocks, then with wine. Pairs well with lamb, poultry, beans, and rice. sliced. Storage: Benefits: Keep refrigerated. Made from sheep’s milk. Shelf Life: Feta cheese contains fewer calories 12 months from manufactured date. and less fat than most cheeses Serving Tips: CHS071846 75014411540 102LB 1 Barrels Use in salads CHS071826 75014411511 10LB 1 Pail Use in pasta salads, or main dishes CHS071876 75014411500 5GL 1 Tins Combines well with spinach Storage: Keep refrigerated in a tightly sealed container. Greek Feta Cheese Cubes Shelf Life: 12 months from manufactured date. Storage: Keep refrigerated. CHS022112 75014411030 900GR 12 Case Shelf Life: CHS022137 75014411005 7KG 1 Pail 12 months from manufactured date. CHS022142 75014411000 5GL 1 Tin CHS071856 75014411520 2KG 4 Case

GREECE Description: Graviera is one of the most popular cheeses in Greece. This wheel-shaped Kaseri Cheese cheese is made from a mixture of cow, Description: goat, and and it has a sweet Kaseri is a versatile cheese made and fruity taste. The hard, cooked from sheep’s milk. It is pale yellow rind has a crisscross pattern derived in color with a smooth and creamy from the cloth in which the cheese was appearance. Greek Kaseri Cheese drained. is mild, buttery taste and has Benefits: underlying hints of sweetness. Very versatile cheese. Known as the Kashkaval of Greece. Serving Tips: Benefits: Graviera has a cheddar-like texture that is perfect for grating Made from sheep’s milk. and it holds up well when grilled or fried. Can be used for Serving Tips: Greek specialty “” or as a table cheese with bread, Kaseri is an excellent table cheese, it , and sausage. is also flavorful when grilled. Storage: Storage: Keep refrigerated. Keep refigerated. Shelf Life: Shelf Life: 18 months from manufactured date. 24 months from manufactured date.

CHS071806 75014411460 25LB 2 Case CHS110124 75014411575 1KG 20 Case CHS110159 75014411590 18LB 3 Case Kaseri Cheese Square Cheese Description: Description: Kaseri is a versatile cheese made from sheep’s milk. It is pale One of the most favorite Greek cheeses, yellow in color with a smooth and creamy appearance. Greek Manouri (Manari) is a semi-soft, fresh Kaseri Cheese is mild, slightly tart in taste and has underlying white cheese made from sheep’s hints of sweetness. milk. Manouri is a cheese without a Benefits: rind. It is similar to feta, yet less salty Made from sheep’s milk. and creamier. Serving Tips: Benefits: Semi-hard and slightly crumbly, it is a great complement to Manouri is very smooth and has a fresh, milky, slightly citrus fresh fruits, raw vegetables, olives, and bread. It has a cheddar flavor. like texture that is perfect for grating. Kaseri holds up well Serving Tips: when grilled or fried. Manouri is a popular cheese that is used for salads, pastries, Storage: and as a dessert cheese. Manari may be substituted for cream Keep refrigerated. cheese when making cheese cake. Shelf Life: Storage: 24 months from manufactured date. Keep refrigerated. CHS110179 75014411610 3KG 9 Case Shelf Life: CHS110189 75014411625 3KG 9 Case 12 months. CHS130124 75014412300 4PC 1 Case Description: Hard Greek () Kefalograviera is similar to Description: , but a little bit softer A cheese made from whey of Feta and less salty. This cheese is a and Kefalotyri, Mizithra is similar happy medium between Kaseri and to Italian Ricotta Salata. Castella’s Kefalotyri, and is quite often used aged Mizithra is shaped like a ball for Saganaki (Greek Appetizer). and is firm with a pungent odor Benefits: and taste. Made from sheep’s milk. Benefits: Serving Tips: Made from sheep’s milk. Makes an excellent appetizer and works great with pasta. Serving Tips: Holds up well when grilled or fried. Perfect for grating. Storage: Storage: Keep refrigerated. Keep refrigerated. Shelf Life: Shelf Life: 18 months from manufactured date. 12 months. CHS110536 75014412000 10KG 2 Case CHS180903 75014412425 CASE 1 Case

Kefalotyri ITALY Description: This hard, pale golden, yellow cheese Parmesan Grated Cheese has a tangy flavor and a sharp aroma, Description: reminiscent of Italian Pecorino Named after an area in Italy, Romano. Harder and saltier than Kaseri, Parmesan is one of the world’s most Kefalotyri is generally served grated over popular and widely-enjoyed cheeses. cooked dishes. The color varies from This hard, dry cheese is made from white to yellow, with scatterings of little skimmed or partially skimmed cow’s holes. milk. It has a pale-golden color and a Benefits: sharp flavor. Well-flavored pasteurized cheese. Benefits: Serving Tips: Aged and imported. Makes a great table cheese paired with dried sausage, olives Serving Tips: and bread. Perfect for grating over pasta and holds up well Great with pasta, salads, soups, breads, and any of your when grilled or fried. favorite dishes. Storage: Storage: Keep refrigerated. Keep refrigerated. Shelf Life: Shelf Life: 18 months from manufactured date. 6 months. CHS110576 75014412100 10KG 2 Case CHS160158 75014412400 5LB 4 Bag Parmesan Grated Cheese w/whey Description: UNITED STATES Named after an area in Italy, Parmesan is one of the world’s most popular and widely-enjoyed cheeses. This hard, dry Domestic Feta Description: cheese is made from skimmed or partially skimmed cow’s milk. It has a pale-golden color and a sharp flavor. Domestic Feta is a white cheese with small holes, a compact touch, few cuts, and no skin. Being soft or sometimes semi- Benefits: hard, feta is usually formed into square cakes. Its flavor is Aged and imported. tangy and salty, ranging from mild to sharp. Benefits: Serving Tips: Well suited for the American palate. Serving Tips: Great with pasta, salads, soups, breads, and any of your favorite dishes. Add to salads, pies, pasta, or any main dish. Pairs beautifully with lamb, poultry, beans, and rice. Storage: Storage: Keep refrigerated. Keep refrigerated. Shelf Life: Shelf Life: 12 months (in brine). 180 days (vacuum pack). 6 months. CHS041523 10050144113309 8LB 2 Case CHS041533 75014411310 10LB 1 Pail CHS160178 75014412410 5LB 4 Bag CHS041563 75014411320 5GL 1 Pail Domestic Feta Crumbles Romano Grated Cheese Shelf Life: Description: 90 days. Romano is one of the oldest Italian cheeses, which takes its name CHS041583 1005014401133 5LB 2 Case from the city of Rome. In Europe, Romano is known by its original Domestic Feta Cubes Shelf Life: name Pecorino-Romano. It is made by a special method, known as 12 months (in brine). 180 days (vacuum pack). “rummaging curd” or draining the curd quickly after molding, then CHS041593 75014411360 5GL 1 Pail piercing the surfaces slightly before salt is applied. It is pale yellow in color and has a firm texture. Benefits: Aged and imported. Serving Tips: Great with pasta, salads, soups, breads, and any of your favorite dishes. Storage: Keep refrigerated. Shelf Life: 6 months.

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