Cheese story
What is Minas Frescal?
A fresh Brazilian cheese often paired with guava paste as Romeu e Julieta.
Origin
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Brazil
Region
Minas Gerais
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh semi-soft
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild, milky, moist
Origin, protection and character
Minas Frescal comes from Brazil, especially Minas Gerais. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Minas Frescal
breakfast, salads, desserts
Good food matches
guava paste
coffee
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
