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Korbáčiky

Braided threads of smoked or fresh sheep cheese, eaten as a snack.

Slovakia Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Hand-plaited into whips in the villages of Orava; Zázrivský and Oravský korbáčik hold EU protected geographical status.

Frequently asked questions

What is Korbáčiky?

Korbáčiky is a cheese & dairy from Slovakia: braided threads of smoked or fresh sheep cheese, eaten as a snack. Hand-plaited into whips in the villages of Orava; Zázrivský and Oravský korbáčik hold EU protected geographical status.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

smoked

Nutrition facts

Nutrition has not been calculated for this dish yet.

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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