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Queijo Mestiço de Tolosa is an [[IGP]] [[cheese]] made with a mixture of ewes’ and goats [[milk]] and either animal or vegetarian [[rennet]].  It is produced in Portalegre in the province of Alentejo in east-central Portugal.  It can only be produced at approved production units located in the defined geographical area. The [[milk]], from domestic or well-adapted breeds of sheep and goats, are farmed extensively, mainly on natural or improved pastures, [[cereal]] stubble or fallow land

The [[milk]] is sieved through a special white cloth and is dried using either a traditional method ([[bain marie]] over a wood fire) or special tanks. When it reaches a temperature of 30 °C the [[rennet]] is added in proportions dictated by tradition and in accordance with the cheese maker’s own practice. After coagulation the solids are placed in [[cheese]] presses and squeezed and the [[curd]] is allowed to settle for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, without being removed from the presses, the [[cheese]] is salted in the traditional manner. After three to four days they are removed from the presses and are allowed to mature for three to four weeks. Between 20 and 25 days into the maturation process a cloth dipped in a mixture of [[pepper]] powder and water is wiped over the tops and sides of the [[cheeses]], giving them their typical colour and taste. The ripening is mostly natural, success depending to a large extent on the know-how of the cheese maker and his skill and judgement in maintaining the desired temperatures and ventilation.

The semi-soft, yellowish [[cheese]] has a few small holes and a regular shape, with well-defined sharp edges.  The rind is slightly rough, thin and smooth, occasionally oily but resistant and is toasted yellow or orange in colour.  It weighs between 150 g and 400 g, has a diameter of 7 to 10 cm and a height of 3 to 4 cm.  It has a slightly vigorous, clean and piquant taste and a pleasant and distinctive aroma.

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