Description

Premium Turkish Cow’s Milk Matured Crumbly Cheese (Tulum Cheese) is one of Türkiye’s most iconic traditional cheeses, reflecting centuries of artisanal cheesemaking heritage. Produced by Muratbey from carefully selected cow’s milk, this distinctive matured cheese combines authentic regional character with the consistency, quality and food safety standards required by today’s international retail and foodservice markets.

Tulum Cheese takes its name from the traditional tulum, a natural goatskin bag historically used to mature cheese in the mountainous regions of Türkiye. For generations, cheesemakers filled these bags with fresh curd before allowing the cheese to mature slowly in cool mountain environments. This ageing process created a firm yet crumbly texture and a deep, savoury flavour that has become one of the defining characteristics of traditional Turkish dairy.

While Muratbey uses modern production methods to ensure food safety and consistent quality, the company preserves the authentic flavour profile and traditional character that have made Tulum Cheese one of the country’s most respected speciality cheeses. The result is a premium matured cheese that honours Turkish heritage while meeting the expectations of professional international buyers.

Produced from fresh cow’s milk, Muratbey Tulum Cheese develops a compact, crumbly texture with a rich buttery body and a pleasantly tangy finish. Its balanced savoury flavour is more approachable than many intensely aged European cheeses, making it suitable for consumers seeking authentic Mediterranean products without excessive sharpness.

Muratbey manufactures Tulum Cheese under internationally recognised food safety and quality management systems using advanced dairy technology and carefully controlled maturation processes. The company exports premium dairy products to more than sixty countries worldwide, providing dependable quality, reliable supply and export-ready packaging for global distribution.

For retailers, Tulum Cheese offers a unique opportunity to introduce consumers to one of Türkiye’s most famous traditional cheeses. As interest in authentic regional foods continues to grow throughout Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, products with genuine cultural heritage provide valuable opportunities for category differentiation. Tulum Cheese occupies a distinctive position within the premium speciality cheese segment, combining traditional craftsmanship with broad culinary versatility.

Professional chefs value Tulum Cheese for its bold yet balanced flavour and versatile texture. It can be crumbled over fresh salads, roasted vegetables and grain bowls, served on premium cheese boards, incorporated into mezze platters or grated over warm dishes to add richness and complexity. It is equally suitable for savoury pastries, stuffed vegetables and traditional Mediterranean recipes where a mature cheese with character is required.

Hotels, restaurants and delicatessens can use Tulum Cheese to create authentic Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean menus while introducing guests to one of the country’s signature dairy products. Its distinctive texture and flavour also make it well suited for gourmet sandwiches, artisanal bakery products and premium prepared foods.

For Japanese, Taiwanese and South Korean buyers, Muratbey Tulum Cheese represents an opportunity to expand beyond familiar European speciality cheeses by offering an authentic Turkish matured cheese with a compelling regional story. Its unique heritage, premium positioning and versatile culinary applications make it an excellent addition to delicatessens, gourmet supermarkets, hotels and fine dining establishments.

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

Product Information

Product Name: Tulum Cheese

SEO Title: Premium Turkish Cow’s Milk Matured Crumbly Cheese (Tulum Cheese) | Muratbey

Brand: Muratbey

Supplier: Muratbey

Country of Origin: Türkiye

Product Category: Cheese

Product Type: Matured Crumbly Cheese

Authentic Product Name: Tulum Cheese

Milk Source: Cow’s Milk

Texture: Firm, crumbly and slightly granular

Flavour Profile: Rich, buttery, savoury, mildly tangy and mature

Storage: Chilled (2–4°C)

Applications

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

• Premium breakfast platters
• Artisan cheese boards
• Mezze platters and appetisers
• Fresh salads and grain bowls
• Roasted vegetables
• Savoury pastries and filled breads
• Gourmet sandwiches and wraps
• Pasta and baked dishes
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Hotel breakfast buffets
• Restaurants, cafés and delicatessens
• 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.