{"title":"Cheese \u0026 Dairy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eFrom the Azores to the mainland, Portugal’s cheeses are bold, balanced, and unmistakably expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eAged São Jorge, island favorites, cultured butter — each one rooted in pasture and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eSlice generously. Let it warm. Let it speak.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casteloes-original-cheese-portuguese","title":"Castelões Original Recipe Cheese – Portuguese Semi-Cured Cow’s Milk Cheese","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastelões Original Recipe Cheese is a Portuguese semi-cured cow’s milk cheese, known for its balanced flavor and traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eCastelões Original Recipe Cheese is a classic expression of Portuguese dairy tradition. Crafted from cow’s milk and presented in its signature mini ball form, it reflects a style of cheese designed for sharing—simple, rustic, and deeply familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eSemi-cured, it offers a balanced profile with a smooth texture and a gentle, savory depth that develops with each bite. 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It can be savored on its own, served as part of a cheese board, or used as a spread for bread and crackers. The cheese's smooth texture makes it suitable for melting, making it a wonderful addition to sandwiches, omelets, or gratins. Its rich flavor profile also complements fruits, honey, and nuts, creating delicious combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith its regional heritage and exceptional taste, queijo amanteigado de Lamego represents the finest craftsmanship of Portuguese cheese-making. 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Each wheel is crafted from raw cow’s milk and aged for a minimum of twelve months in carefully controlled conditions, allowing the cheese to develop its distinctive depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eThe result is a firm, slightly crumbly cheese with a pale golden interior and small natural eyes. 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