Queijo de Azeitão
| Azeitão cheese | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Other names | Queijo de Azeitão |
| Country of origin |  Portugal |
| Town | Azeitão, Setúbal |
| Source of milk | Sheep |
| Certification | PDO |
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Queijo de Azeitão is a Portuguese cheese originating from the town of Azeitão, in the municipality of Setúbal. It is produced in Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra.
It has been granted PDO status in the European Union.
In 2014, Azeitão cheese was named one of the 50 best gastronomic products in the world by the Great Taste Awards.[1]
See also[]
- List of cheeses § Portugal
- List of Portuguese cheeses with protected status
References[]
- ^ "Azeitão cheese among the best products in the world". Boas Notícias. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
Categories:
- Portuguese cheeses
- Portuguese products with protected designation of origin
- Portuguese cuisine
- Cheeses with designation of origin protected in the European Union