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Jibneh Arabieh (Arabic: جبنة عربية), also called jibni, is a soft white cheese. You can find this cheese all over the Middle East. It's especially popular in the Persian Gulf region.

This cheese has a mild taste. It's a bit like feta cheese, but it's not as salty. Jibneh Arabieh is used in many ways. People eat it as a table cheese, and it's also used in cooking. For example, it's an important ingredient in sweet, cheese-filled pastries like knafeh.

How Jibneh Arabieh is Made

Jibneh Arabieh has a long history. It was first made by the Bedouin people. They traditionally used milk from goats or sheep to make this cheese. Today, most Jibneh Arabieh is made using cow's milk.

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