Metsovone
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| Country of origin | Greece |
| Town | Metsovo |
| Source of milk | Cows, goats, sheep |
| Pasteurised | Traditionally not but commercially |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Fat content | 25.9% |
| Protein content | 26.8% |
| Aging time | >3 months |
| Certification | PDO EU |
Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε) is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the region of Metsovo (Epirus, Greece).[1] Metsovone has been a European protected designation of origin since 1996.[2]
Metsovone is manufactured from cow’s milk or a mixture of cow and sheep or goat milk.
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- ^ http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/documentDisplay.html?chkDocument=4523_1_en
- ^ Europa - Press Releases - Press Release - Commission Approves The Registration Of Agricultural And Food Products
