Paiva Vaca/Cow Cured Cheese 80g

Paiva Cured Cow Cheese (Queijo de Vaca Curado) in the 2x80g format is a practical and delicious way to enjoy traditional Portuguese cured cheese. While the goat version is tangy and bold, this cow’s milk version is smoother and more approachable, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Product Overview

• Net Weight: 160g (2 x 80g individual wheels).
• Origin: Lamego (Douro Region), Portugal.
• Type: Cured Cow Cheese (Curado de Vaca).
• Texture: Semi-hard, firm, and uniform with a few small "eyes" (holes).
• Flavor Profile: Mild, buttery, and slightly nutty with a clean, milky finish.

Key Features

• Portion Control: The two-pack of 80g mini-wheels is perfect for maintaining freshness—you can open one and keep the other sealed for later.
• Everyday Gourmet: It bridges the gap between a simple snack cheese and a gourmet board cheese. It is much more flavorful than standard "Flamengo" (Edam) cheese because of the curing process.
• High-Quality Milk: Made using pasteurized cow's milk from the lush pastures of Northern Portugal.
• Snacking Hero: Its firm texture makes it easy to cube for kids’ lunchboxes or to slice thinly for a traditional Portuguese tosta (toasted sandwich).

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Serving Suggestions

• The Classic Pairing: Serve with a dollop of Doce de Abóbora (Portuguese Pumpkin Jam) and a few walnuts. The sweetness of the jam perfectly complements the buttery notes of the cow cheese.
• Wine Pairing: Pairs effortlessly with a medium-bodied white wine or a light, fruity red like a Vinho Regional Duriense.
• Melt Factor: Unlike the goat cheese, this cow cheese melts beautifully. Try placing a whole wheel in the oven for a few minutes until the centre is soft, then scoop it out with crusty bread.

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