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Xygalo Siteias

Soft cheese made from goat's milk or sheep's milk, from Lasithi, Crete, Greece

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Xygalo Siteias | Local Cheese From Lasithi, Greece | TasteAtlas

What is Xygalo Siteias? This soft, spreadable cheese has been made in the municipalities of Siteia, Makry Yialos, Itanos, and Lefki for over 50 years. It is produced from goat or sheep milk from the local breeds, which feed on a diet of local herbs and...
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Xygalo Siteias PDO - Ελληνικό Πρωϊνό

Xygalo Siteias is a traditional Cretan type of cheese made from local sheep’s or goat’s milk or from a mixture of them. It has a soft and creamy texture, along with a sour and fresh flavour, a particular scent and low salt content in general. Since 2011...

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