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Idiazábal Ahumado

HardSheep MilkSpain, Basque CountryPDO

Smoked variant of Idiazábal, made from Latxa sheep milk and cold-smoked over cherry wood.

Aging Time

2 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Spain · Basque Country
Ripening: ≥ 2 months

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Texture

Hard, compact, slightly oily

Flavor

Smoky, nutty, sharp, buttery

Nutrition (per 100g)

Calories	kcal
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