Paiva Buttered Blended (Cow & Goat) Cheese 500g

Paiva 500g Mixed Buttery Cheese (Cow and Goat) is a typical Portuguese product, known for its smooth, buttery texture and characteristic flavor. Here is some detailed information about it:

Product Description:

Type of Cheese: Buttery blended cheese, made from a combination of cow’s and goat’s milk.

Brand: Paiva, one of the traditional cheese brands in Portugal, known for its quality and respect for traditional production techniques.

Weight: 500g

Main Features:

Texture: Soft and creamy, with a buttery consistency, which makes the cheese easy to spread. This texture is characteristic of buttery cheeses, which are much appreciated because they are softer on the palate.

Flavor: Balanced, with the richness of cow’s milk and the subtle intensity of goat’s milk, resulting in a strong, but not overly strong flavor. The flavor of goat’s milk gives the cheese a more earthy and slightly acidic touch.

Aroma: Smooth, with dairy and fresh notes, typical of cheeses made from a mixture of cow’s and goat’s milk.

Color: The dough usually has a soft yellowish color.

Production Process:

The buttery blended cheese is made using traditional techniques that involve curdling cow’s and goat’s milk. The curing process is generally short, to maintain the creamy texture and fresh flavor. The mixture of milks balances the flavor profile, offering the lighter body of cow’s milk with the rustic touch of goat’s milk.

Use Service:

Generally served as a starter or dessert, accompanied by bread, cookies or even jellies, which help to enhance its flavor. It also pairs well with smooth red wines or fresh white wines.

Pairing: Pairs very well with Portuguese wines, especially lighter green or red wines, which complement their buttery texture and delicate flavor.

Conservation:

Storage: It must be kept refrigerated between 2ºC and 6ºC to preserve its freshness and texture. Ideally, cheese should be removed from the refrigerator a few minutes before consumption, allowing it to reach room temperature to better release its flavors and aromas.

Nutritional Benefits:

Like any cheese, it is a good source of protein, calcium, and essential vitamins such as vitamin A. Goat’s milk is known for being easier to digest than cow’s milk, which can be an advantage for those who have sensitivity to cow’s milk, although this cheese contains both types of milk.