What is a good feta?
A good feta is first of all a good quality sheep’s milk which gives an animal and fresh taste to the cheese, as well as a creamy texture. In terms of flavor, the salty side must be well balanced. Then, over time, the feta must give off a nice acidity and a slight astringency. The more you keep it, the more the flavors become refined. Once opened, you can immerse it in a bowl of water for one to two days, or in brine for three or four days. Another option: cover it with olive oil, in a hermetically sealed jar – it will then keep for several months.
Crossroads
Price : €2.45 for 200 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Beautiful off-white color but floury texture that crumbles a little too much.
Taste : Lack of hydration in water, brine or oil because it is too dry. Neutral taste, and no length in the mouth.
Note : 4/10
Mavrommatis
Price : €4.79 for 180 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Pleasant little fresh milk smell. Creamy texture, nice thick piece.
Taste : Comforting flavor. Both sweet and intense. Coats the palate and remains in the mouth. Sensation of indulgence.
Note : 7/10
Lidl
Price : €2.46 for 200 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Real smell of curdled cheese and sheep’s milk.
Taste : Extremely pronounced flavor. “Very animal”, one has the impression of being in the sheepfold.
Note : 7.5/10
Monoprix Gourmet
Price : €4.29 for 200 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Beautiful honeycombed piece that almost seems handmade. Milky and creamy texture.
Taste : Good milk taste, balance between acidity and salt. We want to go back. Nice length in the mouth.
Note : 7/10
Salakis
Price : €1.84 for 200 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Slight smell of fresh milk. Beautiful creamy texture, we would like to taste it right away.
Taste : Good milk taste, fresh feeling, balanced in salt. Must be perfect in a Greek salad.
Note : 6.5/10
Super U organic
Price : €2.95 for 150 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : No smell and seems very dry. Slightly plastic appearance which is worrying.
Taste : Very discreet taste. We can almost only feel the salt and acidity.
Note : 4.5/10
Epiros
Price : €4.39 for 200 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Very appealing appearance. Large, thick, meaty piece. Creamy texture
Taste : Perfect balance between acidity and bitterness. Not too salty. Melts in the mouth. It should please everyone.
Note : 8/10
Casa Azzurra
Price : €3.99 for 150 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Good animal smell, you could almost smell the sheep. Seductive creamy texture.
Taste : Milk absent at the beginning of tasting, but then reveals itself. Nice balance between acidity and salt.
Note : 6/10
The Clear Life
Price : €3.29 for 150 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Plastic appearance and completely odorless. Very unappealing.
Taste : Difficult to identify a taste. We don’t know what we are eating. Disappointing.
Note : 3.5/10
Islands
Price : €2.85 for 150 g
Appearance, color, odor and texture : Pleasant smell of fresh milk. Beautiful, well-calibrated piece. Slightly sticky texture.
Taste : Problem of acidity which takes over the other tastes. We only feel that, it’s a shame.
Note : 4.5/10
Jury composed of: Mikaela Liaroutsos, founder of the restaurants Étsi and L’Ouzeri (Paris 18th), Paul-Henri Bayart, founder of the restaurant Taverna (Paris 11th), Céline Puertas and Mathilde Samama from the editorial staff of ELLE à table
