Jibneh Arabieh is a simple cheese found all over the Middle East. It is particularly popular in Egypt and the Arabian Gulf area. The cheese has an open texture and a mild taste. The heritage of the product started with Bedouins, using goat or sheep milk, however current practice is to use cow's milk to make the cheese. Jibneh Arabieh is used for cooking, or simply as a table cheese.

• Made from cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
• Country of origin: Middle East

Other cheeses from Middle East:

• semi-hard cheeses: Naboulsi
• semi-soft cheeses: Basket Cheese
• soft cheeses: Basket Cheese, Kenafa
• fresh soft cheeses: Kashta