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Queso de l'Alt Urgell y la Cerdanya
About Queso de l'Alt Urgell y la Cerdanya
Queso de lâAlt Urgell y la Cerdanya is a soft cheese made from pasteurized full-fat Friesian cowâs milk. It has a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 195-200 mm and weighs around 2.5 kg. The rind is natural, slightly moist, and light brown, while the interior is cream-colored or marble-white with numerous small, uneven holes. The cheese has a soft, creamy consistency and a sweet, penetrating aroma. Its taste is soft, clear, and pleasant. It is produced in the municipalities of Alto Urgel and Cerdanya in Catalonia, Spain. The cheese is aged for a minimum of 45 days in cellars with controlled temperature and humidity. The milk used comes from registered Friesian cows that graze in local pastures or are fed fodder from the region.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Specific Origin | Alto Urgel and Cerdanya, Catalonia |
| Protection | PDO (1999) |
| Milk Type | Cow |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Rind | Natural, slightly moist, light brown |
| Texture | Soft, creamy |
| Flavor | Soft, clear, pleasant |
| Aroma | Sweet, penetrating |
| Colors | Cream-colored or marble-white |
| Forms | Cylindrical (195-200 mm diameter, ~2.5 kg) |
| Age | Minimum 45 days |
Alternative Names for Queso de l'Alt Urgell y la Cerdanya
Queso del Alto Urgel y la Cerdaña
