konteós
Konteos is a term that refers to a specific type of artisanal cheese originating from the island of Crete in Greece. It is a semi-hard to hard cheese made primarily from sheep's milk, though sometimes a small percentage of goat's milk is included. The cheese is characterized by its distinctive salty and slightly piquant flavor, which intensifies with age.
The production of konteos follows traditional methods passed down through generations. The milk is coagulated, then
Konteos is a versatile cheese commonly enjoyed in various ways. It can be consumed on its own