Kars gravyer cheese
Kars gravyer is a Turkish cheese similar to Gruyère. It is usually made with pure cow's milk or a mixture of cow and goat's milk.[1] It is usually produced in large wheels weighing 60–70 pounds or more.
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| Other names | Kars Gruyère |
| Country of origin | Turkey |
| Region, town | Kars |
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Kars gravyer originated in 1878 when David Moser, a Swiss cheese producer, stopped in Boğatepe, and found the region suitable for cheese making. He established a small cheese factory in the village, and soon gravyer production was Boğatepe's main industry.[2]
References
- "10 Awesome Turkish Cheeses You Have to Taste | Go Turkey Tourism". www.goturkeytourism.com.
- "Architecture Of Taste Kars". Skylife. Archived from the original on 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
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