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Queijo de Évora

HardSheep MilkPortugal, AlentejoPDO

Hard sheep cheese from Alentejo region.

Aging Time

3 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Portugal · Alentejo
Ripening: ≥ 3 months

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Texture

Hard, crumbly

Flavor

Intense, slightly spicy

Nutrition (per 100g)

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