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Caș

fresh unsalted sheep cheese eaten young or salted for keeping

Moldova Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

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

The first stage of shepherd cheesemaking: fresh curd pressed and drained, later salted or matured into brânză de burduf.

Frequently asked questions

What is Caș?

Caș is a cheese & dairy from Moldova: fresh unsalted sheep cheese eaten young or salted for keeping. The first stage of shepherd cheesemaking: fresh curd pressed and drained, later salted or matured into brânză de burduf.

Made with

milkcheese

Cooked

fermented

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