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Chhurpi Hard

HardYak MilkNepal, HimalayasNONE

Hard dried yak cheese chewed as snack.

Aging Time

1 month – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Yak
Origin: Nepal · Himalayas
Ripening: ≥ 1 month

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Texture

Very hard, chewy

Flavor

Mild, smoky

Nutrition (per 100g)

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