PROIKAS

PROIKAS Manouri Cheese D.O.P.

Manouri D.O.P. Cheese is a highly appreciated Greek cheese and is classified as a product with protected designation of origin (D.O.P.), which indicates a specific origin and superior quality. Here is an overview of Manouri D.O.P. Cheese:

1. Ingredients: Manouri Cheese is primarily made from a blend of sheep and goat milk, which contributes to its rich texture and distinctive flavor.

2. Texture: It is known for its soft, creamy, and slightly crumbly texture. It is a fresh cheese and generally does not undergo an extensive aging process.

3. Taste: Manouri D.O.P. Cheese has a delicate and slightly sweet taste, without being overpowering. Its subtle flavor adds a refined and balanced note.

4. Appearance: The cheese is traditionally formed into flat blocks or discs. It has a white or cream color and a soft rind.

5. Culinary Uses: Due to its fine texture and mild flavor, Manouri D.O.P. Cheese is often used in Greek cuisine to add richness to desserts, salads, or appetizers. It is a popular choice for sweet preparations, such as pastries or pancakes, but can also be incorporated into savory salads or enjoyed on its own, paired with fresh fruit.

In conclusion, Manouri D.O.P. Cheese offers a subtle and refined taste experience, appreciated in both traditional Greek cuisine and international gastronomy.

Storage Conditions

Store between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius.

About the Producer

The company STAMATIS PROIKAS S.A. is located in Sohos of Thessaloniki, a mountainous town in the municipality of Lagadas. It has been specializing in the production of dairy products for three generations and in particular for more than a century, using only animal milk from the wider Sohos region and is well known in Greece for its excellent quality dairy products.

It all started when the grandfather of Stamatis Proikas returned to Sohos from Mount Athos where, after working as a cooper and learning the art of cheesemaking from the monks. He immediately made his first herd in order to develop milk production. His grandson Stamatis continued his grandfather's enterprise in his effort to support his orphaned family. In post-war Greece, Stamatis decided to establish the first professional dairy factory in 1962, taking into account that the market of Thessaloniki had already appreciated and recognized the kasseri produced in Sohos. According to the legislation in force, the kasseri cheese produced bears the name of the producer, and the term KASSERI CHEESE PROIKAS SOHOS remains the product name to this day. In 1979, Stamatis Proikas' daughter, Eleni, who belongs to the third generation of the family, took over the company and continues to manage it to this day. Her daughters also successfully take action in the company, opening new prospects for its continuous development and evolution.

STAMATIS PROIKAS S.A. products, which are numbered in 50 types of traditional, as well as new generation cheeses, are considered to be of high quality in the cheese industry, as they continue to be produced exclusively from selected Greek milk, without additives, preservatives or improvers and they are all matured for a long time. In this way, they manage to maintain an exceptionally high quality, an important nutritional value, the uniqueness of the authentic Greek cheese taste and the pleasant sense of aftertaste that fascinates even the most demanding consumer.

KASSERI PROIKAS SOHOS, which is the company's main product, is the snack of three generations of consumers. Grandparents have known it and offered it to their children, and the new generations have offered it, in turn, to their own children. Thus, for three generations, KASSERI PROIKAS SOHOS has managed to show the simplicity of enjoying a slice of bread with kasseri for brunch or for the afternoon snack. It can also be used melted to give flavor and intensity to homemade pizza, satisfying the hunger of children and adults in the evening. KASSERI PROIKAS SOHOS has established not only the most simplistic, but also the gourmet taste of Thessaloniki, a Thessaloniki bagel with KASSERI PROIKAS SOHOS.

KASSERI PROIKAS SOHOS is unique and cannot be reproduced!!