Maral Mini Semi-Cured Mahón-Menorca PDO Cheese
Maral Mahón-Menorca PDO semi-cured cheese made from raw cow's milk and matured for 2-3 months. Buttery texture with dairy and nutty notes. Mini format, approx. 0.7-1 kg.
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- Sku 014464
Description
Maral Mini Semi-Cured Mahón-Menorca PDO Cheese
Maral Mini Semi-Cured Cheese is a Menorcan cheese protected by the Mahón-Menorca PDO and made from raw cow's milk. The Mini format weighs approximately 0.7 to 1 kg and is matured for 2 to 3 months.
Production and maturation
It is made with raw cow's milk, lactic cultures, natural calf rennet and salt. Its 2 to 3 months of maturation develop a buttery, melting texture and a balanced flavour profile.
Tasting notes
- Aroma: clean, fruity and dairy-led, with notes of butter and a damp-cellar character on the rind.
- Palate: very buttery, slightly adhesive and melting, with fine granularity.
- Finish: pleasant acidity, butter and nutty notes, particularly raw hazelnut, with a characteristic saline touch.
Ingredients
Raw cow's milk, lactic cultures, natural calf rennet and salt.
Allergens
Contains milk.
Origin and producer
Produced by Quesos Maral in Menorca, Spain. Protected by the Mahón-Menorca PDO.
Serving and pairing
Suitable for cheese boards, appetisers and tastings with bread, nuts, honey or preserves. It can be served alongside other gourmet cheeses and Balearic products.
Format
- Approximate weight: 0.7-1 kg
- Format: Mini
- Milk: raw cow's milk
- Maturation: 2-3 months
- Product type: semi-cured cheese
- Certification: Mahón-Menorca PDO
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