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Piacentinu Ennese

HardSheep MilkItaly, SicilyPDO

Sicilian sheep cheese with saffron and black pepper.

Aging Time

2 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Italy · Sicily
Ripening: ≥ 2 months

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Texture

Hard, compact

Flavor

Sharp, with saffron and pepper

Nutrition (per 100g)

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