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FUERTEVENTURA
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| It appears that the ancient
aboriginals did not know the art of cheese making (although
there was a type of yogurt), which proved not to be an
obstacle. Once the conquest was over, cheese became one
of the main products of the islands. Cheese has been,
is and will continue to be a basic ingredient of the island
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| In order to produce
a kilo of cheese, 5 to 10 litres of milk are required, which
makes this product rich in fat, proteins, calcium, phosphorus
and vitamins A, B and D. As well, because Canary cheese is processed
using enzymes, the mineral salts contained in the milk remain
in the cheese, while those of other sources are almost all processed
with acid or a mix that eliminates a great part of the milk's
vitamins. |
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| CHEESES OF LANZAROTE |
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Cheeses are produced from raw goat's milk and weigh between 1 and 3 kg.
They are usually soft cheese, white in colour for both
crust and body, with a light flavour, slightly acidic,
pleasant to the palate, and with a delicate aroma that
goes very well with some of the local wines. |
| CHEESES OF FUERTEVENTURA |
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The majorero cheese produced from raw
goat's milk in Fuerteventura weighs more than those of
the rest of the islands, between 3 and 6 kg., although
curiously, it's shorter in height.
Its crust is usually stamped with the traditional sheaf
composed of palm leaves. The cheese is compact, very
aromatic, full of little holes and with a slightly acidic
and spicy flavour.
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| The colour of the crust is usually white
except when the cheese is matured longer, in which case
it is sealed in oil and paprika or gofio (roasted cornmeal),
giving it its characteristic colour.
Majorero is a pressed cheese made from the milk of
the majorero goat with the addition of up to 15% Canary
sheep's milk.
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It's very common to find fried cheese
on the island. To make this simple dish, semi-hard or
hard cheese (soft melts too easily) is put in a pan with
oil and fried until it turns golden. The final touch is
to drizzle it with a good red or green mojo sauce.
You can't visit the islands of the volcanoes and not
sample a bit of cheese, some of which have won prizes
in both national and international competitions.
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Thanks to:
Mª José Pérez
Certified in Human Nutrition and Diet
Original Website:
www.majorero.com/quesomajorero |
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