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Arseniko Naxou
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Traditional hard cheese from the island of Naxos. Its name means "male cheese" (arseniko) as it was considered the stronger counterpart to softer cheeses. Made from sheep and goat milk, aged extensively until very hard, and used primarily for grating.
Characteristics
Texture
Hard, dry, granular
Flavor
Sharp, pungent, intensely salty
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