{"title":"Balkanika","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalkanika is a vendor whose products are part of the extensive USDA FoodData Central system, a comprehensive source of food composition data designed to meet the evolving demands of understanding dietary intakes and health. While specific brand story details for Balkanika itself are not available, its inclusion in this system, which features data types like Foundation Foods and SR Legacy, implies a commitment to transparent and accessible information about nutrients and food components. For the Balkan\/Eastern European diaspora in California, products like their cured meats benefit from the rigorous data collection methods employed by USDA, providing a level of trust in the composition of these beloved traditional foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCured Meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on its inclusion in the USDA FoodData Central, Balkanika's products align with a philosophy of transparency and data-driven understanding of food composition. This ensures that the products meet certain standards, which is important for consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducts included in USDA FoodData Central\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus on transparency in food composition (implied)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReliable source for traditional cured meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCaters to diaspora's demand for familiar flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegional roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile specific regional ties for Balkanika are not documented, its products, such as cured meats, are significant to the Balkan\/Eastern European diaspora in CA as they represent authentic flavors and ingredients that connect them to their cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balkanica-fromage-de-lait-de-brebis-8436541060760","title":"Balkanika Fromage de Lait de Brebis Sheep Milk Cheese 800g (1.8lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalkanika Fromage de Lait de Brebis Sheep Milk Cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e — Macedonian sheep-milk sirenje in the 800g (1.8lb) family format from Balkanika, marketed in French as \"Fromage de Lait de Brebis\" (sheep-milk cheese) for the European market but anchored in the Macedonian sirenje tradition. Brine-firm, salt-bright, crumble-yield, sheep-tang — the canonical Macedonian sheep sirenje register. The right pour for the gibanica or burek filling (Macedonian filo pastries), the breakfast plate with warm flatbread + ajvar + cheese, the mezze plate alongside lukanka + pickle, or the stuffed pepper filling. Sits in the sirenje_balkan archetype cluster as the French-export-labeled Macedonian sheep variant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balkanika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891286880484,"sku":"DAI-BALK-FROM-800G","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/8436541060760.jpg?v=1778557623"}],"url":"https:\/\/hamiltoneuromarkets.com\/collections\/balkanika.oembed","provider":"Hamilton Euromarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}