Say “Cheese!”
The world’s most expensive cheese is Pule, a Serbian cheese made from the milk of Balkan donkeys …. a rare and endangered breed. Its high price reaches up to an astounding $1,300 per kilogram or $600 per pound …. just a bit more than Stop & Shop’s yellow American! Tangy and earthy, Pule has a crumbly and firm texture and a nutty, slightly salty/sweet flavor. Its distinctive taste and rarity make it a must-try for any cheese aficionado looking to explore the most decadent cheeses available.
Pule cheese is not only pricy; it is considered a delicacy due to its unique production process and the care taken in its manufacture. Donkeys in general have smaller-sized udders producing very little milk; it takes a significant amount of milk to produce even a small amount of cheese. Milking the donkeys and making the cheese is a labor-intensive process; no automated milking machines exist that are suitable for the unique characteristics of donkey udders. The process must be done by hand, with farmers needing to milk each donkey three times a day.
The cost of maintaining the Zasavica Donkey Reserve in western Serbia where the donkeys are raised also contributes to the high price of Pule.
© CGTN.com
Now that you know all about Pule cheese, would you be willing to give it a try? I would …. but I’m going to wait until it goes on sale!
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I didn’t know! I love blue cheese, my favourite if French Roquefort, but I’ve a feeling this is even tastier!
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Me too! Have you been to Serbia, Keith? This may be a golden opportunity!
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I’m a cheese lover, as long as the donkeys are raised ethically, I would definitely try it, I’m curious! 🧀
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I believe the preserve is doing a good job in raising the Balkan donkeys.
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Absolutely sounds delicious.
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Me too! Why the hell not?
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My favorite cheese is Piave Vecchio, and it is about $35 a pound.
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Must be named for the Piave River in Venice. Mine is Grana Padano but I also love brie! GP is pricy but a pound goes a long way.
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I’m with Willow, a nice Wesleydale, … or mature cheddar, extra mature, … gorgeous, … and not as expensive, … but if it’s ever on sale, Nancy,… and you get your hands on some you must let us know what it taste like, and whether it’s worth the price, …💙
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I love almost all cheese, Penn, including cheddar. I would definitely try Pule if I can ever find it! 🧀
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Thanks for the interesting info’ … me and Frankie are having some cheese (Maasdam) and biscuits at the moment
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Maasdam. Isn’t that the one with little holes? It’s quite yummy! Sounds like you had a nice snack with Frankie. 🤎🐶🧀🌏
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Yes, a bit like Swiss cheese 🐶😊
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I will pass thanks … A nice Wensleydale with cranberries in will suit me just fine 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I love cheddar, too, but never had Wensleydale with cranberries in it. Sounds delish. I would definitely try Pule. Why not?
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For that price I’ll stick to the American slice lol.
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Hahaha! On a regular basis, me too! But I’d definitely try Pule.
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Yes I would like to test drive some.
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Interesting info. I wouldn’t want to eat this cheese.
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why not?
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I don’t think donkey milk is halal for Muslims.
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oh, I didn’t know that! sorry!
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It’s a guess but since we don’t eat anything but sheep, goat and beef, so that is probably the case.
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based upon a quick internet search that I just did, I think you are correct!
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Thanks. Saves me the trouble 😂
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Would you try Pule, David? I would!
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sure, why not? it sounds interesting!
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Totally! I agree.
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After reading your comments with David, I understand why you wouldn’t want to eat Pule. I’ll eat it for you! Haha!
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You’re very kind dear friend
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😂
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