Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

Reduced fat feta cheese is a type of brined curd cheese traditionally made from sheep's milk, or a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. To make it reduced fat, some of the milk fat is removed before the cheesemaking process begins. It is then typically aged in brine, giving it a salty, tangy flavor and crumbly texture.

Reduced fat feta cheese is used to add a salty, tangy flavor to a variety of dishes. It is commonly found in salads, dips, spreads, and baked goods like pastries and pizzas. Manufacturers use it as a flavorful ingredient that provides a cheese taste with fewer calories and less fat than full-fat versions.

Reduced fat feta cheese is a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. Like other cheeses, it contains sodium. The FDA has not established specific upper intake levels for feta cheese consumption. Regulatory bodies like EFSA and JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for reduced fat feta cheese are not widely publicized.