Tresse cheese
| Tresse | |
|---|---|
 Meshallal cheese on a store shelf (second from left) | |
| Other names | Mshallaleh |
Country of origin | Syria |
| Texture | Semi-soft[1] |
Tresse cheese, also known as jibneh mshallaleh (Arabic: جبنة مشللة), is a form of string cheese originating in Syria.[2] It can be eaten plain, or mixed with pastries.[3]
The cheese is properly mixed with mahleb,[3] which is often mixed with Nigella sativa (black cumin),[3] anise or caraway seeds. It is soaked in brine for several weeks before being braided.[4][1]
Described as a "fine white semi-soft smooth and springy cheese...similar to mozzarella"[3] with a "nutty" aroma,[5] it is traditionally made from cow's milk, but variations are found with sheep or goat milk.[5][6] It can be used as a substitute for Mexican Oaxaqueno cheese.[7]
Availability
[edit]Canadian versions of the cheese are produced by Fromagerie Marie Kade in Boisbriand, Quebec.[8][9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Ringler, Rachel (10 August 2022). "This Jewish entrepreneur wants Syrian string cheese to become an American staple". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ Gourmantic, Syrian String Cheese
- 1 2 3 4 Roufs, Timothy. Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
- ↑ Dr. Minerva Santerre, A Bridge That Hugged Tomorrow: A Journey of a Syrian Woman to Her Roots
- 1 2 "Armenian String Cheese - Cheese.com". cheese.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ Bishara, Rawia; Bishara, Jumana (14 June 2018). Levant: New Middle Eastern Flavours. Octopus. ISBN 978-0-85783-551-2. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ↑ Mexican Food Made Simple, By Thomasina Miers
- ↑ "Another Alert on Possible Listeria-Contaminated Cheese - Food Safety News". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ "Annex Ale Project aiming for 'butcher shop model' microbrewery". Retrieved 29 November 2017.
Further reading
[edit]- The Flower of Paradise and Other Armenian Tales, Virginia A. Tashjian - 2007
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