Mercadal Artisan Cured unpasteurised milk large piece
(€15.87 /Kg)
Piece Net Weight: 2,300 kg Aprox.
Mahón-Menorca cheese of Protected Designation of Origin.
Full-fat cheese with a smooth texture.
Unpasteurised cow’s milk.
Ripening process: 2-5 months.
Best consumed within: 12 months.
Storage temperature: 0-8ºC.
Ingredients
Unpasteurised cow’s milk, stabiliser: calcium chloride, rennet extract, lactic fermenting agents (MILK), anti-butyric salt, salt. Rind (not edible): olive oil, paprika.
Allergens
Contains milk, lactose and dairy traces.
Product feature
Cuboidelepiped shaped, with rounded edges and corners.
Brownish yellow colour. Very small irregularly distributed eyes with crystals.
Very firm and hard texture. Crumbles when cut. Grainy.
Strong smell with hints of fresh milk, curd, leather, meat broth, olive oil and rind.
Strong and intense aroma with hints of aged wood, leather, ripening cellars, olive oil and roasted dried fruits.
Well-balanced salty and moderately sharp flavour. A long-lasting, crisp, sweet and slightly salty aftertaste.
- Elaboration
- Unpasteurised cow’s milk
- Curing
- Cured (More than 5 months)
- Weight
- 2,300 kg aprox.
- Length
- 16 cm.
- Width
- 16 cm.
- Height
- 5-8 cm.
*Typical values for an average adult (8,400 kJ/2,000 kcal).
Energy /100 g | 379 Kcal/1589KJ |
Fat | 31 g |
of which saturates | 20 g |
Carbohydrate | 1,5 g |
of which sugars | 0,95 g |
Protein | 25 g |
Salt | 2,7 g |
Calcium * | 665 mg (83% VRN) |
Phosphorus * | 487 mg (61% VRN) |