Description

Premium Turkish Cow’s Milk Traditional Hand-Pulled String Cheese (Tel Cheese) is one of Türkiye’s most distinctive traditional cheeses, celebrated for its fine thread-like strands, delicate texture and centuries-old cheesemaking heritage. Produced by Muratbey from carefully selected fresh cow’s milk, Tel Cheese combines authentic Anatolian craftsmanship with modern production standards to deliver a premium cheese suitable for international retail and professional foodservice.

The name “Tel” means “thread” or “string” in Turkish, referring to the cheese’s remarkably fine fibres created during the traditional stretching and pulling process. Skilled cheesemakers repeatedly heat and stretch the curd before pulling it into thousands of delicate strands, producing a cheese unlike almost any other in the world.

This unique production method gives Tel Cheese its characteristic fibrous structure while preserving a fresh, mild dairy flavour that appeals to a wide range of consumers. The cheese can be enjoyed by gently separating the strands, creating an interactive eating experience that highlights the craftsmanship behind every piece.

Unlike stronger matured cheeses, Tel Cheese delivers a clean, creamy flavour with subtle buttery notes and a delicate savoury finish. Its light character allows it to complement both traditional Turkish cuisine and contemporary international dishes without overpowering other ingredients.

Muratbey produces Tel Cheese using carefully selected cow’s milk under internationally recognised food safety and quality management systems. Modern manufacturing facilities, rigorous quality control and extensive export experience ensure dependable quality, consistent specifications and professional packaging suitable for global distribution. Muratbey currently exports premium dairy products to more than sixty countries worldwide.

For retailers, Tel Cheese offers a highly distinctive speciality product that immediately captures consumer attention through both its appearance and texture. As Japanese, Taiwanese and South Korean consumers continue exploring authentic regional foods, products with genuine heritage and unique presentation provide valuable opportunities for premium category differentiation.

Professional chefs value Tel Cheese for both its visual appeal and culinary flexibility. It can be served as part of traditional breakfast platters, incorporated into mezze selections, arranged on premium cheese boards or used as an elegant garnish for salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The fine strands also create attractive presentations in sandwiches, wraps and savoury pastries while adding authentic Turkish character to modern fusion cuisine.

Hotels, cafés and restaurants can introduce Tel Cheese as a premium breakfast item or speciality cheese course, offering guests a unique dining experience rarely encountered outside Türkiye. Its attractive presentation also makes it highly suitable for gourmet delicatessens, premium prepared foods and hospitality buffets.

For Japanese buyers, Tel Cheese represents an opportunity to introduce a visually distinctive imported cheese that combines authentic Turkish heritage with approachable flavour. Its elegant appearance, mild taste and interactive texture make it particularly attractive for premium supermarkets, delicatessens, hotels and foodservice distributors seeking products that differentiate their chilled dairy selection.

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

Product Information

Product Name: Tel Cheese

SEO Title: Premium Turkish Cow’s Milk Traditional Hand-Pulled String Cheese (Tel Cheese) | Muratbey

Brand: Muratbey

Supplier: Muratbey

Country of Origin: Türkiye

Product Category: Cheese

Product Type: Traditional Hand-Pulled String Cheese

Authentic Product Name: Tel Cheese

Milk Source: Cow’s Milk

Texture: Fine fibrous strands, soft, elastic and pull-apart

Flavour Profile: Mild, creamy, buttery and lightly savoury

Storage: Chilled (2–4°C)

Applications

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

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

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.