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Braided cheese is adairy product made from strips of highly elasticcheese wound together in a braid.[1] Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Turkey, Armenia, Palestine, and many Latin American nations make varieties of braided cheese. These cheeses can be used in a variety of dishes or eaten plain. Some varieties benefit from a soak in cold water, to soften the cheese, and to remove excess salt.[2]
SyrianAkawi, TurkishÖrgü peyniri and Latin AmericanAsadero are all examples of braided cheese.