Half-firm sliceable cheese with EU-wide Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Made from raw or pasteurized cow milk and animal rennet
Soft, ivory-colored, tender interior with thin, elastic, smooth, yellow rind
Fat content: at least 45 % fat, dry weight
Taste: tender, buttery, slightly sour
Ripening time: at least 6 days
One of the most well-known Galician cheeses. May only be produced from the milk of specific cows from this region