Payoyo cheese
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Payoyo is a hard, organic goats' milk cheese produced in the village of Villaluenga del Rosario (Cádiz). It is named after the breed of goat whose milk is used to make the cheese. These goats live in the mountains that surround the village, which makes them have a varied diet each year due to the rugged territory. If there is a drought, the flavour of cheese the following year will be very acidic and if the weather is more humid the goat will eat more green foliage and the flavour of the cheese therefore will be softer. Quesos Artesanales de Villaluenga has been producing the cheese since 1997.
For conservation, the cheese is covered with lard, if it is to be matured, or in paprika, if you want it young. Both ingredients are natural preservatives which prevent oxidation and external attack of insects. Of medum strength, the cheese is normally matured for 2-3 months. It has a natural rind which is shows markings of esparto grass.
On the palate, the cheese is balanced and complete with an intriguing flavour; moist and fresh, floral aromas with hints of hazelnut and caramel, white chocolate and sage. The salt level is balances and it melts in the mouth. This cheese is very fatty with an extraordinary flavour and consistency.
Calories in different varieties and various types of cheeses
The number of calories in various types of cheese is very similar when you compare your cheese to a similar types of cheese.
For example, almost cheeses that are similar to Cheddar cheese have around 400 calories per 100g
If the Payoyo cheese is not listed below, select a similar type of cheese from the list below to get a rough idea for the number of calories in Payoyo cheese.
The calorie lists are sortable by clicking the up and down arrows in the heading columns
| Cheese type | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| American cheese | 371 |
| Blue cheese | 353 |
| Camembert cheese | 299 |
| Cheddar cheese | 402 |
| Cottage cheese | 98 |
| Edam cheese | 357 |
| Farmer's cheese | 98 |
| Feta cheese | 264 |
| Fontina cheese | 389 |
| Goat cheese | 364 |
| Gouda cheese | 356 |
| Gruyere cheese | 413 |
| Mozzarella cheese | 280 |
| Parmesan cheese | 431 |
| Pimento cheese | 375 |
| Provolone cheese | 352 |
| Queso blanco cheese | 310 |
| Ricotta cheese | 174 |
| Roquefort cheese | 369 |
| Swiss cheese | 380 |
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