Santarém is a
goat cheese from
Portugal
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produced in several different regions, most notably in the
Santarém district and in
Serra de Santo António 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
Goat cheese is produced using goat milk, the milk of domestic goats. Goat milk is commonly used to make cultured dairy products, including cheese. Myriad goat milk cheeses are produced around the world.
Traditional varieties
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References
Portuguese cheeses
Goat's-milk cheeses
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