Formaela

Formaela (Greek: Φορμαέλα) is a hard cheese produced exclusively in Arachova, Greece. It is famous throughout Greece and has been registered in the European Union as a protected designation of origin since 1996.^[1][2]

Formaela
Country of origin	Greece
Source of milk	sheep milk, goat milk

Formaela is prepared mainly from sheep's or goat's milk, has a hard and cohesive shell and is a light yellow color, without holes.^[3] It has a particularly pungent taste, and is usually consumed grilled or fried.^[3] Its chemical composition is: maximum moisture content of 38%, a minimum fat content of 40%.

See also

• Food portal
• Greece portal

• List of cheeses