HISTORY
The History of Feta Cheese
PDO Feta cheese is one of the oldest cheese types in the world, with a history going back thousands of years. It is popular all over the world and holds significant cultural significance in Greece, as it is deeply rooted in Greek cuisine and customs, symbolizing hospitality, tradition, and culinary heritage.
The Origins
The origins of Feta cheese are deeply connected with the history and culture of Greece. The production of Feta cheese was an important tradition in the Greek countryside, where farmers and stockbreeders used the sheep and goat’s milk available to make this type of cheese. Feta cheese was an important source of nutrition for the ancient Greeks and has been associated with many Greek food traditions and recipes.
The First References
The first references to Feta cheese are found in Homer’s Odyssey (8th century BC), in the famous myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus, who was the first to produce Feta cheese and cheese in general. Polyphemus carried the milk he got from the sheep daily in animal skins. Thus, he found that the milk would curdle in the sheepskins after a few days and become solid and tasty.
The Art of PDO Feta Cheese
In Kalavryta, the milk is collected daily, fresh and with steady quality, from the mountain stockbreeding farms in the rich nature with the unique flora of Mount Helmos. The next step is the production of PDO Feta cheese with traditional methods, as well as with the strictest hygiene and control standards, which are ensured by the modern technological equipment of the production unit and the responsibility of the experienced and qualified staff. PDO Feta cheese is matured in beechwood barrels with brine and arrives at our table at an excellent quality and a unique taste.