Liptov Oštiepok smoked cheese ~100 g is a traditional Slovak smoked, steamed cheese made from mountain cow’s milk, characterised by a smoky and pleasantly aromatic flavour, which it acquires through natural smoking over beech wood. It is suitable for eating cold, as well as for baking or use in hot dishes – for example, in salads, sandwiches, pasta or with side dishes.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Milk
✔️ Salt
✔️ Lactic acid bacteria
Allergen:
⚠️ Milk and milk products – not suitable for people with a milk or lactose allergy.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g, approximately)
(approximate, based on product data for smoked Oštiepok)
| Component | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~1,137 kJ / ~273 kcal |
| Fat | ~19 g |
| – of which saturated | ~11 g |
| Carbohydrates | < 0.5 g |
| – of which sugars | < 0.5 g |
| Protein | ~25 g |
| Salt | ~1.7 g |
| Note: Values may vary slightly depending on the specific variety and recipe of the cheese. |
🍽️ Taste and uses
✔️ Flavour: smoky and aromatic, delicately salty with a milky base and a characteristic steamed texture.
✔️ Texture: firm yet springy, typical of steamed cheese.
Recommended uses:
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🥪 On bread: slices of cheese on bread or a baguette.
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🍳 In hot dishes: in bakes, on the barbecue or on pizza.
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🥗 Salads: chunks of cheese in salads for a more distinctive flavour.
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🍷 Cheese platters: with fruit, wine or honey for a delicious snack.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Store in the fridge (+4 °C to +8 °C). Use by the date shown on the packaging for best flavour and quality.
🧠 Summary
Liptov Oštiepok smoked cheese 100 g is a steamed Slovak cheese with a smoky flavour, made from high-quality milk, with a distinctive taste and versatile uses – from baked goods to casseroles and hot dishes. It contains milk, so it is not suitable for people with a dairy allergy.
🍽️ Tip: Leave the cheese at room temperature for a while before serving – the aroma will develop further and the flavour will be richer.
