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Sheep cheese
El queso de oveja en todas sus variedades es uno de los productos más consumidos de nuestra gastronomía. En España se elaboran todo tipo de quesos a partir de la ganadería ovina, incluyendo queso semicurado de oveja, queso suave y queso curado con un sabor muy intenso. En Your Spanish Shop disponemos de una amplia variedad de quesos de oveja de las principales marcas, incluyendo Gran Capitán, García Baquero o El Gran Cardenal. Además, disponemos de muchos quesos Manchegos Denominación de Origen elaborados a partir de leche de oveja, y realizamos envíos internacionales, para que puedas disfrutar del sabor del queso de siempre en cualquier lugar del mundo.
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Cheeses made from sheep´s milk
The process of making sheep´s milk cheese varies slightly according to region and local tradition, but in general, the basic steps are as follows:
- Obtaining the milk: Milk is milked from the sheep and placed in a container for further processing.
- Coagulation: It is usual to heat the milk to a specific temperature, then a coagulant is added, so that it forms a solid mass known as curd.
- Cutting: Once the curd has formed, it is cut to facilitate drainage of the whey.
- Moulding: The cut curd is placed in moulds, which can be of different shapes and sizes, to shape the cheese.
- Pressing: Pressure is applied to the moulds to help remove the whey and compact the curd.
- Salting: Once the cheese has been removed from the mould, it is rubbed with salt to improve its flavour and help preserve it.
- Ripening: The cheese is placed in a cool, dry place to mature for a variable period. During this time, the cheese undergoes a fermentation process that gives it its characteristic flavour and texture.
Depending on the process followed, we will obtain a more or less intense cheese, with very particular qualities obtained from the flavour of sheep´s milk, which is very different from cow´s milk.
Characteristics of sheep´s milk cheeses
- Intense flavour: Sheep´s milk cheeses have a strong and intense flavour due to their high fat and protein content. They are often described as earthy, grassy and slightly sweet.
- Firm texture: The texture of sheep´s cheeses is usually firm and dense. This is because sheep´s milk contains more solids than cow´s milk, resulting in a more compact curd.
- Yellow colour: Many sheep cheeses have a pale or golden yellow colour, which is due to the high content of carotenoids present in sheep´s milk.
- Culinary versatility: Sheep cheeses are very versatile in the kitchen and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from appetizers and salads to main courses and desserts.
- Nutritional value: Sheep cheeses are a good source of protein, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins. They are also moderate in fat and high in conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid that has been associated with health benefits.
Our variety of sheep´s milk cheeses made in Spain
In our online shop we have different varieties, so you can buy the perfect sheep´s cheese for you.
Semi-cured sheep´s cheese
Semi-cured sheep´s cheese is a type of cheese that lies somewhere between fresh cheese and cured cheese. It is made from sheep´s milk, and once moulded, the cheese undergoes a maturing process that usually lasts between 2 and 6 months. During this time, the cheese undergoes a fermentation process which gives it its characteristic flavour and texture.
Semi-cured sheep´s cheese has a slightly more intense flavour than fresh cheese, but less pronounced than cured cheese. Its texture is firm and its colour can vary from creamy white to golden yellow.
If you enjoy semi-cured sheep´s cheese, at Your Spanish Shop we offer you the best selection of semi-cured sheep´s cheese.
Cured sheep´s cheese
Cured sheep´s cheese is a type of cheese obtained through the maturing process of semi-cured sheep´s cheese. This type of cheese is characterised by an intense flavour and a generally dry texture.
During the maturing process, the cheese undergoes a series of fermentation and dehydration processes which give it its characteristic flavour and texture.
The cured cheeses obtained from sheep´s milk are particularly intense, as well as incorporating the particular aromas and flavours of sheep´s milk.
Why buy our sheep´s milk cheese online?
At Your Spanish Shop we offer you a wide variety of sheep´s milk cheeses, and we can also ship internationally to any EU country, so that you can enjoy them just like at home.