Liptov Parenica, smoked, 105 g, is a traditional Slovak steamed and smoked cheese with a delicate, springy texture and a pleasant smoky flavour, which it acquires through the process of smoking over beech wood. It is an unripened cheese suitable for both cold consumption and use in hot dishes (e.g. grilling, baking, gratin).

🧪 Ingredients and allergens

Ingredients:
✔️ Milk
✔️ Salt
✔️ Lactic acid bacteria
✔️ (Dry matter min. 47%, fat in dry matter min. 35%)

Allergens:
⚠️ Milk and milk products – not suitable for people with a milk or lactose allergy.

📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g)

(approximate, based on manufacturers’ / retail data)

💡 Thanks to the cheese’s milk base, it is a significant source of calcium – good for bones and teeth.

🍽️ Taste and uses

✔️ Flavour: a delicate milky flavour with a pleasant smoky aroma.
✔️ Texture: supple and elastic, typical of a steamed cheese due to the steaming process.

Recommended uses:

• 🧀 Cold dishes: served directly on a plate as a snack or as part of a cheese platter.

• 🔥 Grilling / baking: briefly heated or grilled — it tastes good warm too.

• 🥪 Sandwiches / wraps: adds a sweet, smoky flavour.

• 🍅 Salads & hot dishes: excellent in salads or pasta dishes.

📍 It is recommended to leave the cheese at room temperature for ~15 mins before serving – this will bring out the flavour and aroma.

📦 Storage

➡️ Store in the fridge (4–8 °C).
➡️ Use by the date shown on the packaging for best quality and flavour.

🧠 Summary

Liptov Parenica Smoked 105 g is a traditional Slovak steamed and smoked cheese with a smoky flavour profile and a high protein and calcium content, which can be served either cold or warm. It’s ideal as a snack, in sandwiches or as part of hot dishes — and thanks to its composition, it’s a great source of protein and calcium.

🍽️ Tip: For a richer flavour, you can briefly pan-fry or grill the parenica and serve it with honey or fruit for a lovely contrasting combination.