Cheese story
What is Beyaz Peynir?
A Turkish white brined cheese similar in use to feta.
Origin
Turkey-wide, Turkey
Milk
sheep, goat or cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Turkey
Region
Turkey-wide
Milk type
sheep, goat or cow
Texture
brined, semi-soft
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh to several months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: salty, tangy, milky
Origin, protection and character
Beyaz Peynir comes from Turkey, especially Turkey-wide. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh to several months
How to serve Beyaz Peynir
breakfast, börek, salads, meze
Good food matches
olives
tomatoes
tea
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
