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Škripavac

young Lika cheese that squeaks against the teeth, often fried

Croatia Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

A fresh cow’s cheese of the Lika highlands whose name means squeaky; shepherd families made it and ate it within days.

Frequently asked questions

What is Škripavac?

Škripavac is a cheese & dairy from Croatia: young Lika cheese that squeaks against the teeth, often fried. A fresh cow’s cheese of the Lika highlands whose name means squeaky; shepherd families made it and ate it within days.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

fried

Nutrition facts

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The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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