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Smen

OtherCow MilkMorocco

Traditional Moroccan preserved aged butter with cheese-like characteristics. Salted butter is mixed with herbs (oregano, thyme) and aged in clay pots for months or years. Used as a condiment in couscous and tagine.

Aging Time

1 month – 5 years

Style: Other
Milk: Cow
Origin: Morocco
Ripening: ≥ 1 month

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Texture

Paste-like, waxy, aged butter

Flavor

Extremely pungent, sharp, blue cheese-like

Nutrition (per 100g)

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