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Aged 6 Month Manchego Wheel
Although Manchego production is regulated, the guidelines are broad enough that a cheese's final flavor and texture span a huge range. All Manchego must be produced from the milk of the Manchega sheep and has a braided basket-weave imprint in the wax rind (which isn't recommended for eating). Manchego can be aged from sixty days to fourteen or more months; rinds may be treated with wax or other protective substances; milk can be raw or pasteurized; production can be automated or handmade. The upshot is this: Manchego is rarely offensive. It's usually quite approachable and snackable; and with increased age comes increased piquancy, spice, and granularity. Ponce de Leon Manchego has a sweet, candied undertone that contributes to its popularity. Manchego is classically paired with quince paste but can also be shaved over salads or vegetables.
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SKU | 45011 |
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Brand Name | Ponce de Leon |
Ingredients | 100% pasteurized Manchega sheep´s milk, salt, rennet, cheese cultures, calcium chloride. Preserving agent: egg lysozyme (from egg whites). Natamycin applied to the non-edible rind. Rind colorings: caramel. |
Milk Source | Sheep |
Rennet Type | Microbial |
Rind Type | Wax |
Milk Treatment | Pasteurized |
Country | Spain |
Unit Size | 1/7 LB |
Dietary & Lifestyle | GMO Free, Gluten Free |
Stock Status | 100, 110, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 900 |