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Anari

soft whey cheese eaten fresh with honey or dried and grated

Cyprus Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Made from the whey left after halloumi; the fresh version is eaten with carob syrup, the dried one grated over pasta.

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What is Anari?

Anari is a cheese & dairy from Cyprus: soft whey cheese eaten fresh with honey or dried and grated. Made from the whey left after halloumi; the fresh version is eaten with carob syrup, the dried one grated over pasta.

Made with

milkcheese

Cooked

boiled

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