Ievas cheese
Ieva cheese is a hard cheese made from unpasteurised cow’s milk. Rich and full-flavoured, with 32g of fat, it is matured for 2–4 months. The cheese has a delicate, gently sweet flavour and a firm texture, complemented by fine pieces of herbs.
| Specific type | |
| Dairy animal | Cow |
| Type of milk | Unpasteurized |
| Ripening time | 2-4 months |
| Fat content |
Rich and full-bodied, with 32g of fat per 100g (53% fat in dry matter). |
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| Structure | |
| Taste description |
A cheese with a delicate, gently sweet flavour and a pleasant, subtly piquant note. It has a firm, even texture that melts pleasantly in the mouth, with fine pieces of herbs throughout. The colour ranges from pale yellow to golden yellow, giving it a natural and appetising appearance. |
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| Additional information |
Ieva cheeses are also available with a selection of different herbs: https://www.ievassiers.lv/veikals/params/category/all/ |
Project No. 25-00-C0LA2002-000001 “Culinary tourism route “Cheese Road” for the promotion and recognition of local cheese producers” is being implemented with the financial support of the EAFRD. Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service.
