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Primo Sale

FreshSheep MilkItaly, SicilyNONE

A very young Sicilian pecorino eaten after only the first salting ("primo sale"), fresh and mild before any aging develops.

Aging Time

1 day – 10 days

Style: Fresh
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Italy · Sicily
Ripening: ≥ 1 day

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Texture

Soft, moist, smooth

Flavor

Very mild, milky, slightly salty

Nutrition (per 100g)

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