History of Feta Cheese

By 22KGeiman
  • Feta in the Odyssey
    801 BCE

    Feta in the Odyssey

  • First Feta Created
    800 BCE

    First Feta Created

    (I got two different answers, so from the 8th century to the 17th century)
  • Feta means ¨Slice¨
    701 BCE

    Feta means ¨Slice¨

    This probably refers to the practice of slicing up cheese to be placed in barrels, which still happens today.
  • Taming Animals for Cheese
    1219

    Taming Animals for Cheese

  • What Feta is Made out Of

    What Feta is Made out Of

    Traditionally feta is made using sheep milk, but commonly, it can be made using sheep, goat or cow milk, or any combination of the three.
  • PDO Certification for Protected Origin

    PDO Certification for Protected Origin

    According to the European Commission, it introduced the concept and process in 1992 “in an attempt to harmonize the protection of food products at EU level and to bring clarity to the market and protect the interests of producers and consumers.”
  • Feta became a Branded Product

    Feta became a Branded Product

    In 2002, Feta was battling with Denmark to get a title. It won! It now has PDO status.
  • Feta in Greece

    Feta in Greece

    Feta is undoubtedly one of the most famous Greek cheeses. In fact, Feta occupies 70% stake in Greek cheese consumption.
  • Feta Ingredients

    Feta Ingredients

    To create traditional feta, 30 percent goat's milk is mixed with sheep's milk of animals grazing on pastures in the specific appellation of origin regions. Now-a-days, many stores sell goat and cow’s milk feta as well.
  • Feta Facts

    Feta Facts

    The texture depends on the age which can be extremely creamy, or crumbly dry. Upon maturation of 2 months, feta is sold in blocks submerged in brine.