Erzincan tulum cheese

Tulum cheese which has also dry and brine types is produced in many regions except Thrace and it is a kind of cheese which is unique to Turkey. It is the most produced cheese in Turkey after kashar and white cheese. Tulum cheese is put on the market after it is matured traditionally in bags made of goat or sheep skin, kept in caves or cold storages in recent years. Erzincan Tulum cheese is known as Erzincan Tulum cheese in central Anatolia and in the west of Turkey, but in the east it is known as a Şavak Tulum cheese which is a dry type of cheese. Erzincan tulum cheese, which is consumed popularly by the public, it is still usually produced with unhygienic conditions in small-scale dairies and poses a potential danger for public health. The lack of a standard production technique leads to different quality and flavor of cheeses on the market. By examining the specific sensory qualities of this cheese with a scientific method, the standard production technique is determined; it is important for the protection of both public health and market value.