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Queijo de Évora
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About Queijo de Évora
Queijo de Nisa is a traditional ewe's milk cheese from Portugal. It is a cured cheese with a semi-hard consistency and a white-yellow color. The cheese is known for its small holes and is produced using raw ewe's milk. The production method involves slowly draining the curds after coagulation using cardoon. The cheese is linked to the natural pastures and Mediterranean flora of its region, which contribute to its distinctive characteristics. Queijo de Nisa is recognized as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product. It is produced in several subdistricts in the Alentejo region of Portugal.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Portugal |
| Specific Origin | Subdistricts of Nisa, Crato, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Portalegre, Monforte, Arronches, and Alter do Chão |
| Protection | PDO (1996) |
| Milk Type | Ewe's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw |
| Rind | Sealed |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Colors | White-yellow |
| Forms | Cured cheese, semi-hard consistency, with small holes |
| Rennet Type | Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) |
