Mercadal Semi-Cured pasteurised milk Quarter
(€14.13 /Kg)
Piece Net Weight: 700 gr Aprox.
Description
Mahón-Menorca cheese of Protected Designation of Origin.
Semi-cured cheese with a smooth texture.
Pasteurised cow’s milk.
Ripening process: 2-5 months.
Best consumed within: 12 months.
Storage temperature: 0-8ºC.
Ingredients
Pasteurised cow’s milk, stabiliser: calcium chloride, rennet extract, E-1105 (EGG), lactic fermenting agents (MILK), salt. Rind (not edible): preservatives (E-202, E-235), colourant (E-172).
Allergens
Contains milk and egg.
Product feature
Cuboidelepiped shaped, with squared edges and corners.
Cream colour – off white or more intense yellow depending on the length of the ripening process. Small irregularly distributed eyes, no crystals.
Firm and easy to cut texture, not very stringy, holds its shape, not very crumbly, creamy, soluble and slightly moist.
Moderate smell with hints of fresh milk, butter and roasted dried nuts.
Moderate aroma of milk, with hints of butter, curd and freshly cut grass.
Moderately sharp and salty balanced flavour. An aftertaste with hints of yoghurt, soft caramel and olive oil.
Pale yellow rind.
- Elaboration
- Pasteurised cow’s milk
- Curing
- Semi-Cured (2-5 months)
- Weight
- 700 gr aprox.
- Length
- 10 cm.
- Width
- 9 cm.
- Height
- 8 cm.
*Typical values for an average adult (8,400 kJ/2,000 kcal)
Energy /100 g | 398 Kcal/1430KJ |
Fat | 31,2 g |
of which saturates | 21,1 g |
Carbohydrate | 2,5 g |
of which sugars | 1,5 g |
Protein | 24,8 g |
Salt | 2,0 g |
Calcium * | 615 mg (76% VRN) |
Phosphorus * | 451 mg (72% VRN) |