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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪9gProtein
🌾1gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Chlorotyri

How to order / say it
Say it Χλωροτύρι — [kloh-roh-TEE-ree]
Order I’d like the Chlorotyri, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα το χλωροτύρι, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A fresh, soft cheese made from goat or sheep milk, seasoned with salt.

Why try it?

Chlorotyri is a traditional cheese that captures the essence of Santorini’s dairy craftsmanship. It's a taste of the island’s pastoral culture and sustainable agricultural practices.

How it tastes

This soft cheese has a mild, tangy flavor with a creamy texture, offering a hint of saltiness that matches well with fresh bread or salad.

Origin & History — first documented: 1200

Chlorotyri has been made in the Aegean region for centuries, possibly as early as the Middle Ages. On Santorini, local families have passed down cheese-making customs, preserving the distinctive characteristics of their dairy herds.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 500 ml goat milk
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🍋 20 ml lemon juice
  • 🌿 for seasoning herbs

Method

  1. 1 Heat goat milk slowly, adding lemon juice.
  2. 2 Stir gently until curds form, then strain.
  3. 3 Press curds into a mold and season with salt.
  4. 4 Let cheese cool, then serve with optional herbs.

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