Ewe milk contains higher protein and fat levels than cow milk . Moreover, it is characteristic for the presence of small fat globules with an easily oxidizable weaker membrane. The lipids contain a higher percent-age of short-chain FA, such as caproic, caprylic, and capric acids, which give a typical flavor characteristic . Lipolysis in ewe cheeses is faster than in cow cheeses, contributing to an important flavor de-velopment