The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

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Cheese and dairy products Fresh cheese

Goat milk cheese El Pastor

Smooth texture with white colour, large and abundant “eyes”. Mild smell and taste with aromas of fresh goats milk. Creamy on the palate.

Country of origin

Spain

Aging period

2 weeks

Milk type

goat milk

History and uniqueness

Given the characteristics of goats milk, the cheese made from it has unique properties; it provides very good quality proteins. As for vitamins and minerals, this cheese is notable for calcium and Vitamin D. Goats milk contains very low levels of lactose, which makes this cheese particularly useful for people with lactose intolerance.

Goes best with

Food

Eggs, green salads, fish, spices and herb dips, grapes.

Drinks

Light or sparkling white wine.