Urze is the aged version of Silva, obtained by prolonged maturation of a minimum period of 60 days. Raw sheep’s milk cheese with coagulation of thistle rennet, it’s a ripened, semi-hard, with little or no eyes. Before packing they are painted with an emulsion of olive oil and sweet red pepper, an ancient insecticide.
| MILK TYPE | Raw sheep’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Vegetable - Thistle rennet |
| Region | Serra da Estrela Mountains – Centre north of Portugal |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Covered with sweet red pepper |
| Aging | > 60 days |
| Flavour | Strong spicy |
| Weight (average) |
500g/900g |
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