They adapted their recipes to suit local ingredients and tastes, giving rise to the Israeli-style feta cheese produced today.
The production process typically involves pasteurizing the milk, adding rennet and starter cultures, and letting the mixture curdle for several hours.
It is commonly used in Israeli cuisine, where it is often crumbled over salads, mixed with vegetables, or used as a filling for pastries such as bourekas, ziva or börek.
It is often paired with sweet ingredients such as honey, fruit, or chocolate, and used in dishes such as cheesecake, tarts, or ice cream.
Some of the most popular varieties include: It is sold at the grocery store chain Trader Joe's in the United States.