What is the name of the Turkish white brined cheese?

The Turkish white brined cheese is called beyaz peynir.

Beyaz peynir, meaning “white cheese” in Turkish, is a brined cheese traditionally made from sheep’s milk, though cow’s or goat’s milk may also be used. Its texture ranges from soft and crumbly to firm, depending on the production method and aging time.

To make it, milk is coagulated into curds, which are pressed, cut, strained, salted, and placed in brine. Some versions mature for months, developing a stronger flavor, while fresher varieties are milder. It is a staple of the traditional Turkish breakfast table.

Beyaz peynir is often compared with feta because both are salty white brined cheeses, but they are not automatically the same product. Beyaz peynir is also used in dishes such as börek, gözleme, menemen, salads, and pide. Its name identifies the Turkish cheese style rather than a generic cheese category.