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San Michali

HardCow MilkGreecePDO

Greek hard cheese from Syros island.

Aging Time

3 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Cow
Origin: Greece
Ripening: ≥ 3 months

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Texture

Hard, compact

Flavor

Sharp, salty

Nutrition (per 100g)

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