Tresse cheese Tresse cheese Tresse Cheese, also known by its Arabic name "Jibneh Mshallaleh" is a form of string cheese originating in Syria. It can be eaten plain, or mixed with pastries. The cheese is properly mixed with Mahleb, which is often mixed with nigella sativa (black cumin), anise or caraway seeds. It is commonly soaked in brine for several weeks before being braided. Described as a "fine white semi-soft smooth and springy cheese...similar to mozzerella" with a "nutty" aroma it is traditionally made from cow's milk, but variations are found with sheep or goat milk. It can be used as a
Raw milk milk. Cow shares can be found, and raw milk purchased for animal consumption in many states where retail for human consumption is prohibited. The sale of raw milk cheese is permitted as long as the cheese has been aged for 60 days or more. The FDA reports that, in 2002, consuming partially heated raw milk and raw milk products caused 200 Americans to become ill in some manner. Many governmental officials and the majority of public health organizations hold to the need for pasteurization. Before pasteurization, many dairies, especially in cities, fed their cattle on low-quality food, and their milk