djathë
Djathë is the Albanian word for cheese, a dairy product produced by coagulating milk proteins to form curds, which are then drained and, depending on the method, pressed, aged, or brined. It can be made from cow, sheep, goat, or mixed milks and varies in texture and flavor from fresh and soft to hard and aged.
Production typically begins with heating milk and adding a coagulant such as rennet or an acidifying agent.
Cheese plays a central role in Albanian cuisine and rural life. It is consumed fresh on bread
Nutritionally, cheese provides protein and fat and can be a significant source of calcium, though salt content