Xynomyzithra Kritis P.D.O.

Xynomyzithra Kritis P.D.O., Cretan sour Myzithra, consists of another interesting version of sweet Mizithra with a similar delicate flavor. It is also included in the group of whey cheeses and consists of the main ingredient of some of the most famous Cretan pies such as myzithropita and sarikopita. It is also an accompaniment to Cretan Dakos (Ntakos) and many other dishes.

Xynomyzithra Kritis P.D.O. Kalogeraki, is made from sheep & goat milk and whey that comes exclusively from the areas of the prefectures of Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and Lassithi, from sheep and goat breeds traditionally bred and adapted to the area of ​​preparation of this cheese and their diet is based on the flora of Crete.

Texture and Color: It is characterized as a soft and creamy white cheese with grains in its mass and of indeterminate shape.

Taste: It has a dry and brackish taste

“Key to success”: The constantly excellent quality and taste of our milk which comes from livestock grazing in mountain and foothill areas of Crete, an island blessed with rich flora.

The production process of all our products is certified according to ISO 22000:2018 quality assurance system and that of IFS standard (International Food Safety).

TIPS

You can add Xynomyzithra Kritis P.D.O. Kalogeraki in Cretan Dakos.

You can also make delicious myzithropitakia (small pies filled with myzithra).

It is a perfect accompaniment to raki, wine and ouzo.

CHARACTERISTICS

Composition:

Sheep & goat whey, pasteurized sheep milk, pasteurized goat milk, salt.


Maintenance conditions:

Storage temperature in refrigerated compartment: 2 to 6 ° C


Chemical properties:

Fat in dry matter min: 45%
Moisture max: 55%


Nutrition declaration per 100 g:

Energy / Calories:

990 kJ / 239 kcal

Fat: 

of which: 

20.1 g

12.43 g

Carbohydrates: 

of which: 

1.3 g

0.1 g

Protein:

13.2 g

Salt:

2.62 g

PACKAGES

Our Xynomyzithra Kritis P.D.O. is available in an airtight sealed package of 350gr.

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