Ziger

Ziger (left) is a byproduct of the manufacture of hard cheese (Mutschli, right).

Ziger (German), Sérac (French) or Ricotta (Italian), is a group of fresh cheeses produced in Switzerland. Ziger is nationally widespread as it is the by-product of the manufacture of hard Swiss-type cheeses, such as Gruyère and Emmental. Made of whey, it is rich in proteins and it is historically a staple food in the Alpine regions.[1]

  1. ^ "Sérac". Culinary Heritage of Switzerland. Retrieved 29 March 2023.