{"id":10100,"date":"2022-07-20T14:28:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T12:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ingredients.saccosystem.com\/feta-what-it-is-nutritional-values-and-recipes\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T12:58:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:58:09","slug":"feta-what-it-is-nutritional-values-and-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ingredients.saccosystem.com\/en\/feta-what-it-is-nutritional-values-and-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Feta: what it is, nutritional values and recipes"},"content":{"rendered":" \n

Summer<\/strong> is the season for lunches at the beach, picnics in the mountains and aperitifs on the terrace. High temperatures can often try us, so it is important to prefer a diet that is tasty, but also light and hydrating<\/strong>. There are so many cold dishes that can be prepared in a short time and get everyone on the same page, and one of the perfect ingredients to give the right flavor to so many recipes is feta<\/strong>. Here we delve into the nutritional values of this cheese and how to use it in cooking<\/strong>.<\/p> \n\r\n

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What is feta<\/h2> \n \n

When you think of feta<\/strong>, your imagination flies directly between the islands of Greece. This traditional Greek aged cheese<\/strong> is made from goat’s and sheep’s milk and has received a PDO designation from the European Union. The original recipe calls for the use of 20 percent goat’s milk and 80 percent sheep’s milk<\/strong>, and from their coagulation comes this unmistakable texture.<\/p> \n\r\n

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The nutritional values of feta cheese<\/h2> \n \n

Due to its nutritional values, feta<\/strong> falls into the category of low-fat cheese<\/strong>: in fact, 100 grams of the product is equivalent to about 260 calories<\/strong> (about the same as a mozzarella cheese). However, it is a product that should be consumed in moderation, considering itshigh salt and cholesterol content<\/strong>. One serving (50 grams) <\/strong>of feta, in fact, can contain up to about 2 grams of salt<\/strong>, almost half the daily limit recommended by the World Health Organization (5 grams).<\/p> \n \n

One relevant aspect is that this is a cheese that is produced by a method that does not involve the addition of preservatives and additives<\/strong>. Important properties to note include:<\/p> \n\r\n