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Graviera Kritis

HardSheep MilkGreece, CretePDO

Cretan Graviera, the island's most famous cheese.

Aging Time

3 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Greece · Crete
Ripening: ≥ 3 months

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Texture

Hard, dense

Flavor

Sweet, nutty, slightly fruity

Nutrition (per 100g)

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