Basket cheese , usually produced from cow's milk, is a type of cheese that appeals to the appetite thanks to its unique taste and aroma as well as its appearance. Basket cheese got its name because it was pressed into baskets made of wicker braids . Basket cheese, prepared with organic yeast and milk , is a dairy product produced entirely using local methods. This cheese, which has a different taste and aroma, is a fatty cheese, but it is a very nutritious and satisfying cheese due to its high protein content. You should try 'Sepet Cheese', the famous flavor of the Aegean.
Turkish Cheese Types and Local Cheeses
Feta cheese
Feta cheese is a salty and soft type of cheese, usually made from goat or cow's milk. It is frequently used in Turkish cuisine and preferred for breakfast.
Cheddar cheese
Kashar cheese is a type of melted cheese made from cow's milk, usually yellow in color. It is widely used in Turkish cuisine and sandwiches.
Curd Cheese
Curd cheese is a type of cheese generally used in pastries, salads, omelettes and desserts. It can be used in both savory and sweet recipes.
Tulum cheese
Tulum cheese is a hard and salty cheese type generally produced in the Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia regions.
Ezine cheese
Ezine cheese is a fatty, salty and hard cheese type produced especially in the Ezine district of Thrace. It is famous for its unique taste.
Local Cheeses
Local cheeses are usually named after the region where they are produced. For example, while Ezine cheese is produced in the Ezine district of Thrace, Van herb cheese is produced in the Van province of Eastern Anatolia.