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[[Image:Arzúa-Ulloa cheese.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Arzúa-Ulloa cheese]]
[[DOP]] Arzúa-Ulloa [[cheese]] is made from unpasteurised [[cows' milk]] which, following a production process encompassing the stages of coagulation, cutting and washing of the [[curd]], moulding, pressing, salting and maturation, acquires the following characteristics:

'''Arzúa-Ulloa''': Maturation period of at least six days. Its shape may be either convex or cylindrical, its edges rounded, its diameter between 100 and 260 mm and its height between 50 and 120 mm. The cheese can never be taller than the length of its own radius. It may weigh between 0,5 and 3,5 kg. The rind, which is thin and elastic, is of medium to dark yellow in colour and shiny, clean and smooth. The [[cheese]] may be put up for sale with a transparent colourless slimicide. The paste is uniform in colour, ranging from ivory white to pale yellow; it is shiny, with no cracks, although it may have a small number of small angular or rounded eyes irregularly distributed through it. Its aroma is milky, reminiscent of the smell of [[butter]] and [[yogurt]], with light hints of [[vanilla]], [[cream]] and [[hazelnut]]. Its taste is essentially of [[milk]], slightly salty and medium to low acidity. The texture is fine, slightly to averagely moist, not too firm and of medium elasticity. In the mouth it is averagely firm, soft and soluble and of medium springiness.

'''Farm-manufactured Arzúa-Ulloa''': Made from [[cows' milk]] entirely sourced from cows from the farm in which the cheese is made. Its physical characteristics are the same as those set out in the section above.

'''Matured Arzúa-Ulloa''': Maturation period of at least six months. Its shape is convex or cylindrical, its upper surface may be concave, its diameter is between 120 and 200 mm and its height between 20 and 100 mm. It may weigh between 0,5 and 2 kg. The rind is not differentiated, is deep yellow in colour and shiny and greasy in appearance; it may be covered with a transparent colourless slimicide. The paste is deep yellow in colour, paler towards the centre, very compact and may have a few eyes. Its aroma is very intense and milky, smelling strongly of slightly rancid [[butter]]. The smell is pungent and sharp. The flavour is salty, not very acid and of medium to low bitterness. It is mostly reminiscent of [[butter]], with light [[vanilla]] and [[nut]] notes which may vary between the centre and the outer edge. The overwhelming sensation is one of sharpness. The aftertaste is also bitter and of [[butter]] and [[vanilla]]. Its texture is hard and difficult to cut, and may have some fissures, mostly towards the edges, which will be drier. It feels homogenous and very compact to the touch. It is high in [[fat]] content and low in moisture.

The area for producing the [[milk]] and making the [[cheeses]] covered by the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Arzúa-Ulloa’ comprises the following municipalities:

* province of A Coruña: Arzúa, Boimorto, Pino (O), Touro, Curtis, Vilasantar, Melide, Santiso, Sobrado, Toques, Frades, Mesía, Ordes, Oroso, Boqueixón and Vedra
* province of Lugo: Antas de Ulla, Monterroso, Palas de Rei, Carballedo, Chantada, Taboada, Friol, Guntín and Portomarín
* province of Pontevedra: Agolada, Dozón, Lalín, Rodeiro, Silleda, Vila de Cruces and Estrada

The soil and weather conditions of the defined area are ideal for the development of natural meadows and growing foraging crops which have traditionally sustained a significant herd which, at present, is essentially intended for [[milk]] production.

In order to check whether the requirements of the specifications and the quality manual have been complied with, the control body will be able to rely on the records maintained by the livestock farm, the first buyers (intermediaries in the chain between the livestock farms and the [[cheese]] dairies), [[cheese]] dairies and [[cheese]] maturing centres. Only [[milk]] obtained from holdings entered in the relevant register may be used for making [[cheese]] under the ‘Arzúa-Ulloa’ Protected Designation of Origin. Similarly, only [[cheeses]] made and matured in the [[cheese]] dairies and ageing facilities listed in the relevant registers may obtain the protection of the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Arzúa-Ulloa’.

The [[cheese]] is made only from whole raw [[milk]] from Rubia Gallega, Pardo Alpina and Friesian cows or cross-breeds of the three on guaranteed holdings entered in the register of the Protected Designation of Origin. The livestock is fed mostly on fodder produced on the holding itself; feeding is by grazing, weather permitting. Concentrated feed of [[vegetable]] origin acquired from outwith the holding must be used only as a supplement to cover the energy needs of the livestock and must be sourced, so far as possible, from within the defined area. The [[milk]] contains neither colostrum nor preservatives and must generally meet the requirements laid down by the relevant legislation. The [[milk]] may not undergo any form of standardisation and must be stored at a temperature of not more than 4 °C in order to prevent the development of micro-organisms.

Production of the [[cheese]] involves the following procedures:

'''Coagulation''': Coagulation is induced using animal [[rennet]] or other coagulation enzymes authorised in the quality manual, at temperatures of between 30 and 35 °C, for a period ranging from 30 to 75 minutes depending on the condition of the [[milk]] and the curdling process.

'''Cutting and washing of the [[curd]]''': The curd must be cut to the size of a grain of [[corn]] (5 to 10 mm diameter). Washing then takes place in potable water to reduce the acidity of the curd.

'''Moulding''': The cheese must be moulded in the shape of a cylinder the size of which must be such as to conform to the weights and measurements set out above.

'''Pressing''': The length of the pressing process varies according to the pressure applied and the size of the pieces.

'''Salting''': Salting must be in the vat over the [[curds]] and/or by dipping the [[cheeses]] in [[brine]]. The latter must be kept refrigerated to avoid undesirable microbiological changes. [[Cheeses]] must remain in it no more than 24 hours.

'''Ageing''': This process must take place on premises with a relative humidity level of between 75 and 90 % and a temperature of less than 15 °C. The maturation period must be of six days from the end of the pressing process, or from the salting if the latter is by soaking in [[brine]]. In the case of cured [[cheeses]], the minimum maturation period must be six months. During the period of maturation, the [[cheeses]] must be turned over and cleaned as necessary in order to acquire their special characteristics.

Reference: '''[http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=1788 The European Commission]'''

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