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Pichtogalo Chanion

FreshMixed MilkGreece, CretePDO

Fresh soft cheese from Chania region.

Aging Time

Eat fresh — up to 7 days

Style: Fresh
Milk: Mixed
Origin: Greece · Crete
Ripening: Fresh · eat within 7 days

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Texture

Soft, spreadable

Flavor

Fresh, slightly sour

Nutrition (per 100g)

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