The finalists
- Yam-yasss by Nicola Jackson-Jones from Two Cents Pizza
- The cyprus fig by Vahid Rostami from Romeos
- Melograno by Brigi Stamber from Pizzaface
- Hallouminati by Guiseppe Ferraro from Pizzaland
- Cyprizza by Richard Sweeney from Stateside
About the Category
YAMAS! Halloumi Cheese is made to a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recipe and process, combining the perfect blend of Cypriot cow, sheep and goat's milk, and a high melting point that delivers a unique and iconic texture, with slightly salty flavour delivery. The enticingly squeaky texture makes this cheese a must for pizza.
Suitable for Vegetarians. Suitable for Coeliacs.
The Brief
We want to see some innovative thinking in your use of our halloumi, don’t just cube it on top!
- Think about trending cuisines halloumi would work well with, really delivering on the fusion cuisine trend
- Marinades, seasonings and finishing touches for the halloumi to elevate it
- How can you make the halloumi go further in your product:
- In terms of the cost of the overall product
- Also consider health criteria: fat/ protein/ salt
- Blending to optimise usage and coverage