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Cheese from Italy, Sardegna

Formaggio di colostro ovino

Made in 6 steps over 9 days. The longest step, ripen, takes up to 8 days (ONAF) and runs at 4–6 °C (ONAF).

Key numbers
Main stepup to 8 daysReported[onaf][onaf-sheet][pat-sheet]Ripen
Temperature4–6 °CReported[onaf][onaf-sheet][pat-sheet]Ripen

Recipe

No fixed amounts recordedWhat goes in. No source gives amounts for this ferment.
sheep milk, colostrum (first 4–5 d after lambing), raw, whole

Total time across the recorded steps: 9 days

Start
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What changes: Sheep colostrum goes into the vat

Step 1 of 6
Prepare the milk
Time
Not documented
Temperature
Not documented
Salt
None given
Acidity
Not documented

S colostrum (first 4–5 d after lambing), raw, whole

Flavour
Not documented
Texture
Not documented
Colour
Not documented

Microbes at work in this step

Not documented for this step.

Method

Measured measured in a studySet fixed by a specification or tested recipeReported one source reports itTypical a general value, not sourced for this fermentUnconfirmed not yet checked against a source

What makes this one different

Made from ewe colostrum, which sets into one compact mass; the formed cheese is scalded in hot ricotta whey.

Rind
None; white-straw, smooth or slightly rough
Size
Flat focaccia shape, Ø 15–20 cm; weight varies by maker

History and sources

Every number is labelled with how it is known. How this atlas is made

  1. [onaf] ONAF, scheda formaggio 'Formaggio di colostro ovino' (id 369)web
  2. [onaf-sheet] ONAF technical sheet PDFweb
  3. [pat-sheet] Laore Sardegna PAT sheetgov