Mallorca cheese
| Mallorca | |
|---|---|
Mallorca cheese (cows' milk) | |
| Other names | Mallorquín |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Region | Mallorca |
| Source of milk | Cow, goat, sheep |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
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Mallorca cheese (in Mallorquín: formatge mallorquí) is a Spanish cheese made exclusively on the island of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It has Protected Designation of Origin and is made from the pasteurized milk of cows, goats and/or sheep which live on the island. The cheeses are slightly tapering, flat cylinders which measure 12–20 cm (5–8 in) across and 7–9 cm (3–4 in) high. They weigh from 750 to 4 kg (1,653.5 to 8.8 lb). Mallorca cheese is produced in three types:
- Semi-cured — matured for at least 20 days.
- Cured — matured for at least 45 days.
- Aged — matured for at least 100 days.