The European Commission has announced it has approved a state aid scheme worth a total of 890 thousand euros for halloumi producers, in the context of dealing with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, CNA reports.
Originating from Cyprus, halloumi is a traditional Cypriot semi-hard pasteurized cheese traditionally made with a mixture of goat and sheep milk. Eventually, some producers started to add cow milk to the mix.
Halloumi is an unripened cheese that is white in color with a slightly firm and creamy texture. When the cheese is raw, halloumi is stored in its natural juices and traditionally wrapped in fresh mint leaves to preserve it. Today, in commercially produced halloumi, the cheese is not wrapped in mint but mint is typically added for flavor. When halloumi is raw, it has an elastic and firm feel but when cooked, it becomes softer in texture. Halloumi is not only a delicious cheese but it is also a good source of protein and calcium.
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