Sirene

Sirene is a Feta style brined cheese made in South-Eastern Europe, particularly popular in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Greece and also in Israel. It is also known as “white brine sirene” or Bulgarian Feta. Sirene made from goat’s, cow’s or sheep’s milk or a combination of different kinds of milk. It is soft, wet, and crumbly with a fat content of about 44-48%. It has a slightly grainy texture with a fresh lemony taste. This cheese is served with soups and salads, as a table cheese and also used in baking