Queijo de Azeitão
| Azeitão cheese | |
|---|---|
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| Other names | Queijo de Azeitão |
| Country of origin |  Portugal |
| Town | Azeitão, Setúbal |
| Source of milk | Sheep |
| Certification | PDO |
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Queijo de Azeitão is a Portuguese cheese originating from the town of Azeitão, in the municipality of Setúbal. It is produced in Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra.
It has been granted PDO status in the European Union.
In 2014, Azeitão cheese was named one of the 50 best gastronomic products in the world by the Great Taste Awards.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Azeitão cheese among the best products in the world". Boas Notícias. 10 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.