Requeson
Requeson, better known as requeijão, is a whey cheese made in Portugal and Brazil. It is close to ricotta and turns up in cheese spreads and in pastries such as queijada.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Brazil, Portugal |
| Specific Origin | Portugal and Brazil |
| Milk Type | Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized or unpasteurized |
| Rind | Rindless |
| Texture | Fresh soft, whey |
| Flavor | Salty, strong |
| Aroma | Fresh |
| Colors | White |
| Also Known As | Requeijao, Requeijão |
What is Requeson?
Requeijão is a whey cheese produced in Portugal and Brazil.
Because it comes from whey, it sits close to ricotta.
In Brazil the name usually points to requeijão cremoso, a spreadable processed cheese made by emulsifying curds from skimmed or whole milk with a fat such as cream, milkfat, or butter.
In Portugal, the requeijão made in the Serra da Estrela region carries its own name, Requeijão da Serra da Estrela, and has been a protected designation of origin in the EU and the UK since 2005.
Most of it ends up in cheese spreads. It also goes into pastries, including queijada.
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