The production of goats in areas of adverse conditions geoclimatics, is closely linked to the modus vivendi of the population of the Beira Baixa region, which fits a specific system and exclusively natural, with great predominance of native vegetation. This pasteurized goat’s milk is coagulated by the addition of animal rennet and has a long curing process of 20 days. This pressed soft cheese, has a washed and thin rind with a pale yellow color and weight around 450g. The result is very smooth in mouth flavor and a light goat’s milk aroma.
| MILK TYPE | Pasteurized goat’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | Beira Baixa – Centre interior of Portugal |
| Consistency | Soft |
| Rind | Washed, thin, pale straw color |
| Aging | > 120 days |
| Flavour | Smooth in mouth and a light goat’s milk aroma |
| Weight (average) |
450g |
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