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Queijo Serra da Estrela

Semi SoftSheep MilkPortugal, Serra da EstrelaPDO

Portugal's most famous PDO cheese, made with cardoon thistle rennet from Bordaleira sheep milk, with a gloriously runny interior when young.

Aging Time

1 month – 4 months

Style: Semi Soft
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Portugal · Serra da Estrela
Ripening: ≥ 1 month

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Texture

Soft, runny center, firm rind

Flavor

Rich, tangy, slightly bitter, complex

Nutrition (per 100g)

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