Dairy & Cheese · per 100g
A semi-hard, unripened Cypriot cheese with a high melting point that allows it to be grilled or fried to a golden-brown crisp while maintaining a firm, squeaky texture.
Fat, Phosphorus
Phosphorus, Calcium
Zinc, Vitamin A
Chloride, Sodium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Traditional Halloumi is unique among cheeses for being folded into a rectangular shape and packed with mint leaves, which were historically used for their natural preservative properties.
Standout nutrients
Calcium
Chloride
Phosphorus
Iodine
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a dairy product, it has a lower footprint than beef but higher than plant proteins.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Keep in original brine or wrap tightly in parchment paper.
Refrigerate After Opening
3–5 days
Freeze
3–6 months
Texture may become slightly more crumbly after thawing.
Flavour
Harmonized from 1 validated source
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