Formaela () is a hard cheese produced exclusively in
Arachova
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,
Greece
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. It is famous throughout Greece and has been registered in the
European Union
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as a
protected designation of origin
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since 1996.
Formaela is prepared mainly from sheep's or goat's milk, has a hard and cohesive shell and is a light yellow color, without holes.
It has a particularly pungent taste, and is usually consumed grilled or
fried.
Its chemical composition is: maximum moisture content of 38%, a minimum fat content of 40%.
See also
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List of cheeses
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References
Goat's-milk cheeses
Sheep's-milk cheeses
Greek cheeses
Greek products with protected designation of origin
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