Canastra cheese

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Made from unpasteurized cow's milk
Country of origin: Brazil
Region: Serra da Canastra, Minas Gerais state
Type: artisan
Colour: yellow
Flavour: spicy
Aroma: aromatic
Synonyms: Queijo Canastra

This artisanal cheese is made from raw cow milk and originates from the Serra da Canastra Highland in Brazil. The cheese has a strong aroma and a distinct mildly spicy flavour. It was declared an intangible cultural heritage of Brazil and can be paired with dark beer, red wine or cachaça.