Garrotxa cheese

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Garrotxa
Country of origin Spain
Region, town Garrotxa, Catalonia
Source of milk Goats
Pasteurised No
Texture Semifirm
Aging time 60 days
Certification None

Garrotxa is a pressed cheese made from unpasteurized goat's milk. It was originally produced only in the Garrotxa area of Catalonia. It has a firm but creamy white interior, with a natural mold rind. Garrotxa is typically produced in small wheels weighing one kilo and measuring approximately 18 centimeters in diameter.