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Located in: Cheese, Israel

Nachshon Tzon" is the name of a new dairy, producing superb cheese from pure sheep's milk, to the highest standard and quality in Israel. The dairy is situated in kibbutz Nachshon in a pastoral setting in the heart of the Judean plain between the soft hills facing the Latrun Monstray on the one side and the coast on the other, and lying at the foot of the Judean Hills going up to Jerusalem. The dairy is wholly-owned by kibbutz Nachshon. The source of the milk used to make the cheese is from the local sheep flock of the kibbutz, which ensures the product's freshness and quality.

Their Syrian Cheese, also known as Jibni, is a local Arab cheese. Just slice or chunk and fry in olive oil as you would Halloumi. This Syrian Cheese is fresh and buttery tasting, but not quite as salty as Halloumi. Enjoy this standard Arabic breakfast dish with scrambled eggs, bread, tomatoes, and cucumber. Try it tossed in salads, cooked or uncooked.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 7 oz. form of cheese.
Cholov Yisroel
Kosher for Passover.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(4)

Great Cheese!

By Carol

from Yorba Linda, CA on 2/3/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Grilled

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Syrian Cheese:

My husband and I eat at a Turkish restaurant every time we are in London, where we first had fried Haloumi. I ordered this Syrian cheese once when I couldn't get Haloumi and was very pleased with it, as a substitute and also just for itself. We love the chewy, salty grilled treat for dessert as much here at home as when on holiday!

Mild and firm

By Cheese Chef from Toronto on 12/22/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Syrian Cheese:

Firm and mild. Has the most possibilities in preparation. This is the only cheese that you can grill and actually get grill marks. The only cheese that can be fried with or without oil/butter and still brown and keep its shape. Also melts if placed in sandwitches for grilling. Absolutely wonderful taste that changes based on preparation.

A quality product!

By djillinois from IL on 4/13/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Syrian Cheese:

My husband got addicted to this sheep's milk cheese when we lived near a Lebanese grocery store that sold it. I bought it online here to surprise him given there aren't shopping prospects near our new house. The shipping was fast and packaged extremely well. This cheese is best when sliced 1/4" thick and sauteed in a nonstick pan of melted real butter. It gets golden like a grilled cheese, and he completely loves it! It's very unique, slightly chewy, firm with flavor, and the grilled exterior with the butter flavor, yum. I don't think it's ever sliced and served; always melted or grilled is advisable. Enjoy!

Great with eggs

By The MT gourmet from Niantic, CT on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Smooth

Cons:

Chewy

Best Uses:

Eggs, Melted, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Syrian Cheese:

Not your typical cheese. I use it like a non-salty feta. Great for adding texture and flavor to eggs and salads.

Hard and Dry

By the gourmet goddess

from san diego, ca on 2/22/2007

Best Uses:

Use like hard tofu

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Syrian Cheese:

Too hard. Not much taste.

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