Bulgaria Introduces Standard for 'Real' Cheese

The state standard for cheese has been introduced Friday and will be available for the price of BGN 39,60. Photo by BGNES

The Bulgarian state standard for white cheese has entered into force on Friday, the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization has announced.

The standard was developed by a group of experts. It will repeal the previous three standards for sheep, cow and mixed cheese.

It will apply to Bulgarian white cheese made from cow, sheep, buffalo, goal or mixed milk. There will be an addition of selected strain of microorganisms, isolated in Bulgaria, through curdling with rennet, which has received a required treatment and has undergone a process of maturation and is ready for consumption.

The standard's fundamental principles with regards to the components, quality indicators and characteristics, and technology will reflect the best practices of the cheese production.

Unlike the previous standards, the newly implemented one will include two new assortments, which are available on the Bulgarian market and are well-accepted abroad – buffalo white cheese and goat white cheese.

Like the other state standards for yogurt and meat, the Bulgarian state standard for cheese will also not be mandatory, but rather recommendable.

Every cheese producer will be able to buy the standard from the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization for the price of BGN 39,60.

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