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Nutritional Values
333kcal
25gProtein
2gCarbs
25gFat
—Fibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Queso de Mahón
How to order / say it
Say it
Queso de Mahón — [keh-soh deh mah-ohn]
Order
I'd like to try the Mahon cheese, please.
Locally
Me gustaría probar el queso de Mahón, por favor.
Say locally
Creamy and tangy cheese native to Menorca.
Why try it?
Queso de Mahón carries the essence of Menorcan pastures, reflecting the island’s long dairy tradition. Sampling it offers insight into Menorca's culinary identity.
How it tastes
It has a creamy texture with a somewhat tangy taste, ranging from mild in younger cheeses to sharp in aged varieties, often enjoyed sliced with jam or honey.
Origin & History — first documented: 1270
Produced since the 13th century, the cheese is named after the island's capital, Mahón, and maintains protected designation of origin status.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 10 L cow's milk
- 🥛 10 ml rennet
- 🧂 30 g salt
Method
- 1 Heat milk, stir in rennet to form curds.
- 2 Cut curds, heat and drain whey.
- 3 Press curds into molds and salt.
- 4 Age for desired time for flavor development.
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