Penteleu
| Penteleu | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Romania |
| Town | Penteleu |
| Source of milk | Sheep |
| Pasteurised | Traditionally, no |
| Texture | Semi hard |
| Certification | Romanian Cașcaval have PDO status since 2005. |
Penteleu or Cașcaval de Penteleu is a Romanian cheese made with sheep milk, originally from the Buzău Mountains region. It is made using the same process as caşcaval, and can be consumed as a table cheese or it can be used to complement traditional Romanian dishes such as mămăligă.