Sardo

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Sardo
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Country of origin Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina [1]
TextureHard, granular
Fat content38%
Weight4 kg or less
Aging time90 days (min)

Sardo is a hard, grating cow's milk Argentine cheese that is similar to pecorino romano , although the latter is made from sheep's milk and is sharper. Sardo comes from Argentina, and is not to be confused with pecorino sardo , another Italian sheep's cheese. Sardo is traditionally coagulated by animal rennet. Its flavor is mellow, yet rich, and lightly salty. It is white-yellowish in color and is sold in blocks of about 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg). Sardo cheese meets the U.S. Standards of Identity for cow's milk.

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References

  1. Cheese.com. "Sardo" . Retrieved 17 January 2011.