Requeijão
| Requeijão | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Portugal and Brazil |
| Source of milk | Cow, goat and sheep |
| Pasteurized | Depends on variety |
| Texture | solid to creamy |
| Aging time | Depends on variety |
| Certification | No |
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Requeijão is a milk-derived product, produced in Portugal and Brazil. It is a loose, ricotta-like cheese used to make cheese spreads. It can be a good substitute to mild, unsalty ricotta. This variety is sometimes sold in the markets wrapped in fresh corn husks. In El Salvador, cheeses such as requesón can sometimes be transported wrapped in banana leaves instead.