Van Herb Cheese Salted & Low Salt (500g)

Van herbed cheese is a type of cheese produced in and around Van province in Turkey, especially enriched with local herbs. This cheese is a traditional delicacy made in the region for many years and is one of Van's best-known gastronomic products.

**Features:**

1. **Structure and Appearance:** Van herbed cheese may have a semi-hard or hard structure. It has a greenish tint due to the herbs used in it. These herbs are distributed in the structure of the cheese and can be seen on the cross section of the cheese.

2. **Taste:** Herbed cheese has a unique aroma and flavor thanks to the herbs in it. These herbs give the cheese a slightly bitter, spicy and refreshing flavor. It offers a balanced flavor between the saltiness of the cheese and the bitterness of the herbs.

3. **The Herbs Used:** Van herbed cheese is usually made with local herbs such as "sirmo" (wild garlic), "mendo" (nigella), "siyabo" (mountain mint) and "heliz". These herbs significantly influence both the flavor and aroma of the cheese.

4. **Production Process:** Van herb cheese is usually made from sheep's milk, but cow or goat's milk can also be used. To make the cheese, milk is first boiled and then rennet is added. The fermented milk is left to stand until it turns into curd and herbs are added at this stage. The cheese is then poured into molds, pressed and left to mature.

5. **Maturation:** Once made, this cheese is left to mature in cool and humid environments. The ripening period can last from a few months to a year, which affects the taste and texture of the cheese.

6. **Usages:** Van herbed cheese can be used for breakfast, as an appetizer or in different dishes. Since it is a local flavor, it is indispensable especially in Van and its surroundings.

Van herb cheese, with its rich aroma and health benefits, is important not only for its taste but also as a part of traditional Turkish cuisine.