Semi-soft cheese "Gauja"
Gauja is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese that is matured for up to 70 days and is distinguished by its silky smooth texture. It has a rich buttery and nutty flavor that, over time, acquires a distinctly sharper aroma, characteristic of a properly mature and genuine cheese.
| Specific type | |
| Dairy animal | Cow |
| Type of milk | Unpasteurized |
| Ripening time | 45-70 days |
| Fat content | Fat, 26% |
| Cheese rind | Natural, edible |
| Structure | Flexible soft, easy to cut |
| Taste description | The texture is silky smooth, slightly chewy, releasing a rich flavor, full of earthy, buttery, and nutty notes, with a light acidity. Over time, a more pungent aroma develops, which has led customers to classify this cheese in the “smelly” category, meaning a well-ripened REAL cheese. |
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| Additional information |
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.
