Arcadia – Graviera cheese with chili 300 g
Graviera is a cheese that enters the kitchen without asking: for a cheese board, in salads, with pasta, and for baking. In the with chili version, you also get a spicy finish that pairs perfectly with olives, roasted vegetables, and simple dinners with friends. It's a good choice if you like aged cheese but want it to have some "spark."
What kind of cheese is it?
Graviera is a Greek aged cheese with a firm, harder texture. It usually has a slightly buttery, nutty character and melts well, making it suitable for both cold and hot dishes. The addition of chili enhances the flavor and creates a more distinct finish — no need for extra seasoning.
Origin and Ingredients
Producer/brand: Arcadia. Origin: Peloponnese, Greece.
Ingredients: goat and sheep milk, salt, lactic acid bacteria cultures, rennet, chili.
Taste and Texture
A semi-hard aged cheese with a springy texture that slices well and grates perfectly. In taste: classic "cheesy" Graviera character with a spicy chili accent — from a gentle warmth to a more pronounced heat (depending on the batch).
Culinary Applications
- for a cheese board: slices or cubes, with extra virgin olive oil and bread
- for salads: instead of or alongside feta, when you want a spicy finish
- for toasts and gratins: melts well and creates an aromatic layer
- for pasta: grate over a hot dish just before serving
- for oven-roasted vegetables: sprinkle on top at the end or bake together
- for eggs: on an omelet or scrambled eggs (if you like it spicier)
Pairings
Goes well with extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, olives, and roasted vegetables. On a snack board, it also pairs excellently with honey (if you like the combination of salty with a delicate sweetness that mellows the chili).
Key Benefits
- Greek aged cheese → firm texture and distinct flavor
- chili in the ingredients → spicy finish without additional seasoning
- versatile → for a cheese board, salads, pasta, and baking
- grates and melts well → perfect for toasts and hot dishes
- 300 g → convenient portion for cooking and gatherings
- suits Mediterranean cuisine → olive oil, vegetables, bread, olives
Specification
| Producer / Brand |
Arcadia |
| Origin |
Peloponnese, Greece |
| Type |
aged cheese (Graviera) |
| Flavor |
chili |
| Ingredients |
milk, salt, bacterial cultures, rennet, chili |
| Allergens |
milk |
| Weight |
300 g |
| Storage |
in the refrigerator |
| After opening |
consume within a few days (store in the refrigerator) |
| Expiration date |
on the packaging |
| Certificates / Production method |
none |
How to serve:
- for a cheese board: slice, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with bread
- for salad: dice and add at the end
- for toasts/gratins: bake until lightly browned
- for pasta: grate over a hot dish just before serving
FAQ
1) Is this cheese very spicy?
It has a spicy chili accent, but the intensity depends on the batch. If you don't like heat, start with thin slices or a small portion.
2) Is Graviera suitable for baking?
Yes — it melts well and works great in toasts, gratins, and on vegetables.
3) Can it be eaten cold?
Yes — it performs very well on a cheese board, in sandwiches, and salads.
4) How to store after opening?
In the refrigerator, preferably in an airtight container. Consume within a few days.
5) What is the best way to serve it?
With olive oil, bread, olives, and tomatoes. If you like balance, add a touch of honey to the cheese board.
Who will it be perfect for?
- for those who like aged cheeses and a spicy finish
- for fans of gratins, toasts, and pasta with a "spark"
- for gatherings and dinners when you want to quickly put together a snack board
Pairs well with
- extra virgin olive oil
- olives (green or Kalamata)
- tomatoes and roasted vegetables
- honey (to balance the heat on a cheese board)
- oregano and Greek herbs
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