MATURED CHEESE OF SHEEP RAW MILK

Classic cheese of the Sardinian pastoral tradition. It has a remarkable content of soluble proteins and essential amino acids, of calcium and phosphorus useful for the nutrition of children, to promote ossifi cation processes and fi ght osteoporosis.
An important peculiarity of Fiore Sardo DOP is that the milk is processed raw and no later than 3 hours after milking provided by farms certifi ed and controlled by the consortium.

Production area: Sardinia.
Ingredients: Sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, rennet, salt, natural milk ferments.
Salting: in brine
Maturing: More than 105 days.
Weight: 2.4/3.6 Kg.
Shape: Cylindrical, smooth, classic profi le of a back of a mule.
External aspect: Dark brown or intense yellow, smooth.
Type of texture: White to pale yellow, compact, with some holes.
Taste: Strong, stronger with aging.