Indulac Queijo Minas Padrão (450g)

Queijo Minas Padrão Indulac

Savor the authentic taste of Brazilian heritage with Indulac Queijo Minas Padrão. Originating from the rich dairy traditions of Minas Gerais, Minas Padrão is one of Brazil's most iconic and beloved cheeses. Unlike the fresh, high-moisture Queijo Minas Frescal, the Padrão variety undergoes a short maturation period, resulting in a drier, more developed texture and a deeper flavor profile.

Crafted by Indulac using premium quality milk, this 450g wheel features a smooth, semi-soft paste with a pale cream color and small, delicate eyes. It strikes a perfect balance on the palate—mildly tangy, pleasantly buttery, and gently salted. It is an absolute staple for a traditional Brazilian breakfast or afternoon tea.

Key Features & Benefits

• Authentic Brazilian Recipe: Made in accordance with traditional cheesemaking standards, capturing the unique, comforting taste profile of historical Minas Gerais dairies.
• Exceptional Melting Properties: Thanks to its balanced moisture and fat content, it melts beautifully into a smooth, gooey consistency without becoming overly greasy.
• Versatile Kitchen Essential: Transitions effortlessly from a simple slicing cheese for cold cuts to a gourmet melting cheese for hot sandwiches and baked goods.
• Premium 450g Wheel: Packaged as a whole mini-wheel to protect its moisture, freshness, and delicate rind, allowing you to slice or shred it exactly to your liking.

Culinary Inspiration

• The Perfect Pão de Queijo: Grate this cheese finely and mix it into your cassava flour dough to create the ultimate, authentic Brazilian cheese bread with a rich, complex flavour.
• Romeo and Juliet (Romeu e Julieta): Serve thick slices of Minas Padrão paired side-by-side with sweet guava paste (goiabada) for the most famous, bittersweet dessert combination in Brazil.
• Gourmet Tapioca & Pastel: Shred it generously to use as a premium filling for hot tapioca crepes, crispy pastéis, or melted inside a warm Pão Francês.

Product Specifications

• Net Weight: 450g (Whole wheel).
• Cheese Type: Semi-soft, short-matured.
• Flavor Profile: Mild, buttery, lightly lactic, and gently salted.
• Allergen Information: Contains milk and lactose.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated between 1°C and 8°C. Wrap tightly after opening to retain moisture.