Santarém is a
goat cheese from
Portugal produced in several different regions, most notably in the
Santarém district and in
Serra de Santo António
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in the Ribatejo province of Portugal.
It is considered to taste best ripe after
aging
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, in servings of between 50 grams to 100 grams. Best production practices call for its being preserved in good quality edible oil.
See also
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List of goat milk cheeses
References
Portuguese cheeses
Goat's-milk cheeses
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