Portuguese Sheep Cheese from Quinta do Pomar Named Best in the World at World Cheese Awards
Source: turkmenportal.com
At the prestigious World Cheese Awards held in Viseu, Portugal, the top prize was awarded to Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado, a sheep’s milk cheese produced by the small family-run Quinta do Pomar factory in the town of Sualeira. The cheese was selected from nearly 5,000 samples from around the world, marking it as the best cheese of the competition.
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Made by just ten artisans, Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado stands out for its use of a natural vegetarian enzyme extracted from thistles, which imparts unique characteristics to the cheese. It features a creamy, oily texture with delicate herbaceous notes, and is traditionally served without a crust, allowing the creamy interior to be eaten with a spoon.
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The competition saw participation from 14 manufacturers across six countries, including <a href="/milkypedia/country/br/">Brazil</a>, the United States, <a href="/milkypedia/country/no/">Norway</a>, <a href="/milkypedia/country/it/">Italy</a>, <a href="/milkypedia/country/de/">Germany</a>, and <a href="/milkypedia/country/es/">Spain</a>. The cheeses were judged on several criteria, including appearance, aroma, taste, and texture.
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<a href="/milkypedia/person/john_farrand_8731043/">John Farrand</a>, organizer of the event, emphasized the impartiality of the judging process, stating that all tastings are conducted blind to ensure fairness.
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Notably, recent winners of the competition have come from the host countries, with Spain taking the top prize in 2021 and Norway in 2023. However, the organizers have stressed that the victory of the Portuguese cheese is a result of its exceptional flavor and quality, underscoring the global recognition of Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado's superior taste.
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Made by just ten artisans, Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado stands out for its use of a natural vegetarian enzyme extracted from thistles, which imparts unique characteristics to the cheese. It features a creamy, oily texture with delicate herbaceous notes, and is traditionally served without a crust, allowing the creamy interior to be eaten with a spoon.
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The competition saw participation from 14 manufacturers across six countries, including <a href="/milkypedia/country/br/">Brazil</a>, the United States, <a href="/milkypedia/country/no/">Norway</a>, <a href="/milkypedia/country/it/">Italy</a>, <a href="/milkypedia/country/de/">Germany</a>, and <a href="/milkypedia/country/es/">Spain</a>. The cheeses were judged on several criteria, including appearance, aroma, taste, and texture.
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<a href="/milkypedia/person/john_farrand_8731043/">John Farrand</a>, organizer of the event, emphasized the impartiality of the judging process, stating that all tastings are conducted blind to ensure fairness.
</p>
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Notably, recent winners of the competition have come from the host countries, with Spain taking the top prize in 2021 and Norway in 2023. However, the organizers have stressed that the victory of the Portuguese cheese is a result of its exceptional flavor and quality, underscoring the global recognition of Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado's superior taste.
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