In a market devoted to cheese, a local specialty reigns supreme 

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Van otlu peynir is a cheese made with wild herbs and is famous in Turkey. It’s difficult to make unless you’re a small-scale producer, and the makers of Van cheese are fading away. Durrie Bouscaren reports on what makes Van cheese so special, and why it’s getting out-competed by larger brands. 

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