Along the years Avinoam and Michal, the Barkanit owners, did over 15 training periods in different regions of France and Spain learning various cheese making techniques. To have the right milk quality Barkanit has its own goat and sheep herd, fed in the surrounding pasture fields of the Harod Valley in the North of Israel.

Some cheeses produced by the Barkanit are variations upon well-known traditional French cheeses, others are original creations of the dairy; all are made in a non-industrial way from full milk, respecting nature’s way of doing and without any technological methods.

Barkanit dairy produces two main types of cheeses. Its first speciality is ripen, semi-hard goat and sheep cheeses. This family of cheeses has the particularity of being able to age and mature. Each cheese is enveloped by specifically selected moulds; as the cheese ages the moulds rind penetrates deeper and deeper from the outside to the inside of the cheese changing it’s texture and taste.

The second specialty is the fresh cheese family. Characterized by its creamy texture this family offers a variety of products associating fresh cheese and: herbs, honey, blue cheese, sun dried tomatoes.

All cheeses produced by Barkanit are Kosher and OU certified. All cheeses are made from pasteurised milk. All can be consumed as such or used for cooking / baking.

SHAHAT

This cheese is produced from 50% goat milk and 50% sheep milk. It is characterised by its creamy - buttery texture and its ash-covered rind that is covered by gentle white mould. Young we enjoy its tender nutty flavours and its natural elegance but it is with some age (5-8 weeks) that it reaches its full expression, a complex and profound cheese with a surprising spicy note. (130grams unit)

                    TAVOR

 Produced from 100% sheep milk this cheese is a fascinating paradox.  The  combination between the natural sweetness of the sheep milk and the high  concentration  of  flavours  in  the  milk  due to the herd eating only in the  pasture, creates a curious  power game: which will dominate?  at  young    age, this  cheese will have a pronounced lactic presence and will be  quite  mild but as time goes  on it will reveal more and more its  true nature and   will mature to be a pronounced power full and teasing cheese. (130 grams  units

ALUMA

This 100% goat milk cheese in covered by white mould and Californian whole nuts. The nut presence enhances the natural forest-related flavours of this cheese. More discreet and almost shy this cheese asks for all our attention before completely revealing itself. (130 grams units)

TILTAN

Originated from the Loire Valley this cheese is produced from  100% goat milk. With its delicate texture and a touch of refreshing acidity it is maybe the most balanced and harmonious cheese we produce. A nutty note at early age and almost embarrassing seduction character with age: this cheese is a symphony of nature. (120 grams units).

KADURIM

An assortment of small “bite size” round balls of fresh goat cheese enrolled in spices: Paprika, sesame, fresh herbs, garlic black paper… extremely colourful kadurim is perfect for a touch of decoration, for a snack or aperitif. (160 grams for 16 balls).

TURKIZ

An association of light blue flavour with an extremely creamy fresh goat cheese. This cheese is good for everything: fresh or cooked. It will upgrade any quiche, bake vegetables, sandwich or salad. (160 grams units).

DVASH

From the land of milk and honey …Fresh goat cheese with natural honey. This original combination is surprising by its harmony

where “just the right” dose of 2 different types of honeys gives to

the cheese some sweetness but also very nice aromas of forest

                         and fresh air( 130 gr)

Exellent with salads

ADOM                      

                    Fresh goat cheese wrapped by sun dried tomatoes. A classic combination for our region, where a meal without tomatoes doesn’t                     

exist. Many possibilities fresh or for cooking, infinite associations                   

                                                                         (possible. (130 grams units 

GILBOA