Beyaz Peynir Delivery or Pickup

Beyaz Peynir translates simply to white cheese in Turkish. This cheese is made from unpasteurized goat, cow, or sheep's milk. Vegetable rennet is added to the milk to help it clot. Once the milk has curdled, it's chopped, pressed, and strained. The resulting blocks are salted and soaked in a brine solution for no less than three months. Most Beyaz Peynir cheeses are soaked for around six months.

The resulting cheese is crumbly with a distinct tangy texture. Beyaz Peynir is sold in a jar or other container that still contains the brine, as this preserves the freshness of the cheese.

Turkish cheeses like Beyaz Peynir are made differently in each region, using the animal milk and conditions most readily available in the area. Seemingly minor factors like the diet of the animal that was milked will impact the flavor of the finished cheese. Seasonality and weather play a role as well. Beyaz Peynir can also come from either whole or half milk, which impacts the richness of the resulting cheese. This means that one Beyaz Peynir can taste different from another.

Some of the best Beyaz Peynir cheeses in Turkey come from the Sea of Marmara and Thrace. However, the distinctive flavors of Beyaz Peynir lend to a wide variety of preferences. 

When purchasing Beyaz Peynir, you should look at the packaging to learn more about the exact flavor that you can expect from the cheese. It will often specify what type of milk the cheese was made from. Goat's milk gives the cheese a sweeter flavor. Sheep's milk has a flavor that's more buttery and nutty. The fat and protein content of sheep's milk is higher, but the fat molecules are particularly small, so cheeses made from sheep's milk are easier to digest.

You can leave notes for your Instacart shopper to specify the exact Beyaz Peynir you're looking for in case they have to make a substitution for the brand you've chosen!

Beyaz Peynir is a traditional feature of Turkish breakfasts where it's served alongside olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs, butter, jam, honey, pastries, and a spicy Turkish sausage known as Sucuk. For lunch, you may find Beyaz Peynir in a sandwich or crumbled atop a salad. Beyaz Peynir is also used in traditional Turkish dishes like:

Once opened, you should eat Beyaz Peynir within two or three days for the best flavor. This cheese may keep in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. You should store the cheese in its salty brine to retain the freshness and flavor. If you take Beyaz Peynir out of the brine, it will spoil almost immediately.

You can purchase Beyaz Peynir and other groceries through Instacart. Create your account via the Instacart app or through the website. Once you've selected your location, you can see what's in stock at participating retailers in your area. If a particular item isn't available when your Instacart shopper gets to the store, you can direct them to acceptable substitutes by leaving notes in your order. Enjoy convenient delivery the same day!