Premium Turkish Cow’s Milk Traditional Braided String Cheese (Braided Cheese) is one of Türkiye’s most distinctive traditional cheeses, recognised for its hand-braided appearance, elastic texture and exceptional versatility. Produced by Muratbey using carefully selected fresh cow’s milk, this authentic speciality combines centuries of Turkish cheesemaking heritage with modern manufacturing excellence to deliver a premium cheese suitable for international retail and professional foodservice.

Braided cheese has long been produced throughout Anatolia and neighbouring regions, where skilled cheesemakers developed techniques for stretching fresh curd before weaving it into its distinctive braided form. This traditional process not only creates the cheese’s striking appearance but also produces its characteristic layered structure, gentle elasticity and clean, fresh flavour.

Unlike heavily matured cheeses, Braided Cheese is appreciated for its mild dairy character and delicate savoury notes. Its fresh flavour allows it to complement a wide range of dishes while remaining approachable for consumers unfamiliar with traditional Turkish cheeses. The unique braided presentation also creates strong visual appeal, making it particularly attractive for premium retail displays and hospitality applications.

Produced from high-quality cow’s milk, Muratbey Braided Cheese is manufactured under internationally recognised food safety and quality management systems. Modern production facilities, rigorous quality control and extensive export experience ensure consistent texture, reliable product specifications and dependable year-round supply for international importers.

Its firm yet flexible texture allows the cheese to be sliced, shredded or pulled into strands depending on the culinary application. This versatility makes it suitable for both cold presentation and cooked dishes while maintaining its pleasant texture and authentic dairy flavour.

For retailers, Braided Cheese provides an opportunity to introduce consumers to a visually distinctive Turkish speciality that stands apart from conventional semi-hard cheeses. As interest in authentic regional foods continues to grow across Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, products with traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage offer valuable opportunities for product differentiation.

Professional chefs appreciate the cheese’s adaptability across breakfast service, appetisers and contemporary cuisine. It can be served on breakfast platters with olives and fresh vegetables, incorporated into mezze selections, shredded into salads or used in sandwiches and wraps. It also performs well in savoury pastries, baked dishes and Mediterranean-inspired recipes where its layered texture and mild flavour enhance the finished dish.

Hotels, cafés, bakeries and restaurants can feature Braided Cheese as a premium breakfast item, on cheese boards or within gourmet prepared foods. Its unique appearance creates an immediate point of interest while its approachable flavour encourages repeat purchases.

For Japanese, Taiwanese and South Korean buyers, Muratbey Braided Cheese offers a highly distinctive imported cheese with excellent merchandising potential. The braided presentation immediately differentiates it from conventional cheese categories, while its mild flavour and broad culinary versatility make it suitable for supermarkets, delicatessens, hotels and premium foodservice.

BeeBridge supplies Muratbey Braided Cheese as part of its carefully curated portfolio of premium European and Mediterranean dairy products. Through BeeBridge’s consolidated export programme, importers can combine Braided Cheese with Muratbey’s White Cheese, Labneh, Kashkaval, cream cheeses and other speciality dairy products within a single refrigerated shipment, supported by complete export documentation and up to 90-day HSBC trade finance for qualified buyers.

Product Information

Product Name: Braided Cheese

SEO Title: Premium Turkish Cow’s Milk Traditional Braided String Cheese (Braided Cheese) | Muratbey

Brand: Muratbey

Supplier: Muratbey

Country of Origin: Türkiye

Product Category: Cheese

Product Type: Traditional Braided String Cheese

Authentic Product Name: Braided Cheese

Milk Source: Cow’s Milk

Texture: Firm, layered, elastic and pull-apart

Flavour Profile: Mild, creamy, fresh and lightly savoury

Storage: Chilled (2–4°C)

Applications

Ideal for retail, hospitality and professional foodservice applications, including:

• Traditional Turkish and Mediterranean breakfasts
• Premium breakfast buffets
• Cheese boards and gourmet platters
• Mezze platters and appetisers
• Fresh salads and grain bowls
• Sandwiches, wraps and panini
• Savoury pastries and bakery fillings
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Hotels, cafés and restaurants
• Delicatessens and gourmet retail
• Catering and banqueting
• Premium prepared-food manufacturing

BeeBridge Commercial Information

BeeBridge MOQ:
100 kg mixed products unless otherwise agreed.

Supplier Activation Package:
Available. The first shipment establishes the import pathway, export documentation and future wholesale ordering.

Trade Finance:
Up to 90-day HSBC trade finance available for qualified buyers.