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Džiugas

Hard aged cow's cheese, crystalline and salty, shaved over salads.

Lithuania Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

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

Made in Samogitia since 1993 and named after the legendary giant Džiugas; it is aged up to three years like an alpine hard cheese.

Frequently asked questions

What is Džiugas?

Džiugas is a cheese & dairy from Lithuania: hard aged cow’s cheese, crystalline and salty, shaved over salads. Made in Samogitia since 1993 and named after the legendary giant Džiugas; it is aged up to three years like an alpine hard cheese.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

fermented

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