A combination of tradition and a modern approach to production
Smoked over a one-day fire from beech wood, enriched with a specific smell and taste, “Krcino zlato” is a quality product, made according to the old recipe, without additives, without supplements, without preservatives.
The only addition is table salt and spices or fruit. With the full ripening phase and quality maintenance, we get a top product.
We have been proudly preserving and nurturing the tradition of producing our grandmother’s famous cheese for almost two decades. We are fully committed to food that is sustainable, high quality and the fruit of traditional knowledge and experience.
Zoran Krcic, Zlot
in the technological process of producing our cheeses
The first step in cheese production is the careful selection of milk. High-quality milk is essential for the production of delicious and nutritious cheeses.
Adding rennet to milk is a key step in the formation of cheese mass. The cheese making process can last several hours, and the result is the formation of a solid part (cheese) and a liquid part (whey).
The mass is shaped into the desired shape - it is pressed manually or with the use of specific molds. Pressing follows, when excess liquid is removed from the cheese and the final product is shaped.
We salt raw cheese to get a characteristic taste, but salt can also have a preservation function. There are different methods of salting - dry salting, immersion in salt water or applying salt directly to the surface of the cheese.
Ripening is a key process in the development of taste, aroma and texture of cheese. The ripening time depends on the type of cheese and can last from several weeks to several years.
After ripening, the cheeses are carefully packed to preserve their characteristics. Different cheeses require different packaging conditions. Finally, the cheeses are sent to the market to meet consumer demand.
Zlot is a populated place in the town of Bor in the Bor district.
There is a belief among local residents about the name Zlota that it is related to immigration from Poland. This belief is connected with the name of the Polish currency – the zloty, and it is supported by the finding of a large amount of money of Sigismund II – “King of Poland”, in the atar of the hamlet of Manastište, which is considered the ancestor of the zloty, just like the hamlet of Selište.
Zlot is located at the foot of the Malinik mountain (1,158 m), in the valley of the Zlotska river, which is the largest tributary of the Black Timok. The atar of the village is bordered to the west by the atars of the villages of Jelovac and Strmosten, to the south by Podgorica, to the southeast by Sumrakovac and Šarbanovec, to the east by Brestovac and to the north by the atar of Žagubica.
Zlot is the largest village in the Timok Krajina in terms of area and number of inhabitants. The nearest towns are Boljevac and Bor.
Cheese production is an art that combines traditional techniques with modern innovations. In this process, we create a wealth of different flavors and textures that satisfy the palates of cheese lovers throughout our region.
We are proud that by using different types of milk from our premises and techniques, we can offer you a wide range of cheeses that reflect local traditions and global trends.
