"Bica" loosely translated means "bag". And that is exactly what this cheese looks like. When the curd is fresh, it is placed in a cheese cloth and twisted up into a "bag". As the cheese firms up, the cloth is removed, but its imprint remains, giving rise to its name. A farmhouse cheese made from a blend of pasteurized goat (70%), cow (20%) and sheep's (10%) milk, coagulated with animal rennet. Bica cheese has a distinctive yet mild, buttery flavor with goaty notes and a satiny texture. The red crust is given by an emulsion of sweet red pepper and wine that is brushed on the cheese.
MILK TYPE | Pasteurized goat (70%), cow (20%) and sheep’s (10%) milk |
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Rennet | Animal rennet |
Region | Minho – Northe of Portugal |
Consistency | Soft |
Rind | Characteristic shape. Washed with an emulsion of sweet red pepper and white wine |
Aging | > 30 days |
Flavour | Mild, buttery with goaty notes |
Weight (average) |
850g |
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