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For more than 1,500 years
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Exported in more than 50 countries worldwide
About Halloumi

History of Halloumi

HISTORY

Halloumi, fresh or mature, has always been the flagship of Cyprus’ authentic cuisine. For more than 1,500 years, it has been a key constituent of the local diet and has been closely associated with the culture and traditions of its people.

Halloumi is officially recognized worldwide as a distinctive cheese indigenous to Cyprus. Halloumi is a white semi-hard cheese with a distinctive layered texture, made from sheep and/or goat’s milk, which can also be blended with cow’s milk.

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PDO

Protected Designation of Origin

PDO

On the 12th of April  2021 the European Commission registered ‘Χαλλούμι (Halloumi) / Hellim’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), protecting, as of 1st October 2021, the valuable name against imitation and misuse across the EU.

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Certification Trademark

Trademarks

Trademarks

‘HALLOUMI’ is registered as a Certification Trademark © in a number of countries in order to protect the heritage of this traditional product. In particular, ‘HALLOUMI’ is now registered as a Certification Mark in Cyprus, the United States of America, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria and South Africa.

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Recipes

Featured Recipes

Recipes

Halloumi - The delicious link connecting the culinary tradition with the culture of the island. 

The versatility of halloumi allows for its presence in a broad range of dishes. The special characteristic of halloumi cheese that distinguishes it from all other cheeses, is its ability not to melt or spread in high temperatures. Its manifold serving possibilities render halloumi unique: fresh, fried, baked or grilled, it is a sheer delight throughout the year.

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Halloumi Cheese with Sesame Seeds
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Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad
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Burger with Halloumi Cheese
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Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Halloumi Cheese
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