Bulgarian COW Feta Cheese in a Vacuumed Pack 400g

The everyday Bulgarian sirene — smooth cow milk feta brined to a mild, creamy finish and sealed fresh in a 400g vacuum pack. The cheese that has been on the Bulgarian breakfast table for generations.

This is real Bulgarian krave sirene — the cow milk version of the country’s national white brined cheese. Made in Bulgaria from cow milk, slow-cured in brine, and finished to a soft, dense texture with a clean, milky flavor and pleasant salt. Where sheep sirene is rich and assertive, cow sirene is the gentler, more versatile sibling — the cheese Bulgarians cook with daily.

The 400g vacuum-sealed pack is the easiest way to keep authentic Bulgarian cow feta on hand. No tin to store, no loose brine, no waste — just open, drain, and use.

How to Enjoy It

Crumble over shopska salad with tomato, cucumber, and roasted pepper. Layer into banitsa with eggs and yogurt. Stir into baked beans (bob chorba), scramble it into eggs, or toast it on warm pitka bread for a simple Bulgarian breakfast. Its mildness makes it the most flexible cheese in the kitchen — it complements rather than dominates.

What Makes It Special

Made from real cow milk — no vegetable fats, no fillers, no shortcuts. Brined and aged following the traditional Bulgarian method, then vacuum-packed at peak quality to lock in flavor and freshness. Imported directly from Bulgaria. The vacuum pack is the cleanest, most convenient format for home use — perfect for a single household, no tin storage required.

Quick Facts

✓  Milk type: 100% cow milk
✓  Net weight: 400g (approx. 14 oz)
✓  Format: Vacuum-sealed pack
✓  Origin: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  Style: Traditional white brined cheese (krave sirene)
✓  Texture: Smooth, dense, soft crumble
✓  Flavor: Mild, milky, gently salty
✓  Items per case: 20 packs (5% off when you buy 20)
✓  UPC: 180936000234
✓  SKU: C400vac Cow

Bulgarian Serving Tip

For a classic Bulgarian breakfast, slice a thick piece of cow sirene and serve it next to ripe tomato, fresh cucumber, and warm pitka bread. Drizzle with cold-pressed sunflower oil and dust with chubritsa (Bulgarian summer savory). For a quick weeknight dinner, crumble it generously into a shopska salad with roasted red pepper, finely chopped onion, and a small glass of chilled rakia on the side. Once opened, store any unused cheese in a covered glass container with a light brine (water with a pinch of salt) in the fridge.

Pairs perfectly with: Familia Fillo Pastry Sheets and Trimona Organic Yogurt for homemade banitsa, Lutenitsa (LHDER) on the breakfast plate, and Beef Sujuk Salami by Tandem (TM33) for a quick meze board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between cow feta and sheep feta?

Cow milk sirene is milder, softer, and more milky — gentle enough to use in everyday cooking and family meals. Sheep milk sirene is richer, fuller, and more aromatic — the premium choice for meze plates and special occasions. Many Bulgarian households keep both on hand, choosing based on the meal.

Is this authentic Bulgarian sirene?

Yes — imported directly from Bulgaria and made from cow milk in the traditional brined style. It is not a Greek-style feta, an American-made domestic substitute, or a blended cheese.

How long does it keep once opened?

Once opened, transfer any unused cheese to a covered glass container with a light brine (water with a pinch of salt) and refrigerate. Stored this way, it will keep well for 2–3 weeks.

Vacuum pack or tin can — which is better?

Both are real Bulgarian sirene — the difference is convenience. The 400g vacuum pack is ideal for one or two people who want fresh cheese without storing a brined tin. The 900g blue can (SKU C ez1) suits larger households and lasts longer in the pantry before opening.

Can I use it for banitsa?

Absolutely — cow sirene is the most common cheese for traditional Bulgarian banitsa. Crumble it together with eggs and a splash of yogurt, then layer between sheets of fillo pastry and bake until golden.

Is it gluten-free?

Yes. The cheese contains only cow milk, salt, rennet, and starter cultures — no gluten-containing ingredients.

Is there a discount on case quantities?

Yes — buy 20 packs (one full case) and save 5% per pack. Ideal for households that go through cheese weekly, or for delis and restaurants serving Balkan menus.

How is it shipped?

Malincho ships refrigerated cheese in insulated packaging across the USA from our Egg Harbor Township, NJ warehouse. For questions, call 1-866-203-3525 or email [email protected].