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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

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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