Denomination
Old Manchego Cheese - HALAL CERTIFIED

Description
Indulge in the bold and intense character of Ojos Foods Old Manchego Cheese, a premium aged Manchego cheese crafted from pasteurised milk of Manchego sheep. Produced in accordance with the strict standards of D.O.P Queso Manchego, this traditional Spanish cheese undergoes a careful process of coagulation, whey separation, salting, drying, and extended maturation.

Aged for a minimum of 12 months, this extra mature Manchego cheese develops a firm, crumbly texture and a deep, complex flavour with pronounced nutty and savoury notes. Perfect for cheese boards, tapas, and gourmet pairings, it pairs exceptionally well with full-bodied red wines and cured meats.

This artisan Spanish sheep’s milk cheese delivers authentic Mediterranean heritage and exceptional quality in every bite.

Ingredients
Pasteurised Manchega sheep’s milk, salt, lactic ferments, stabiliser (calcium chloride), rennet, and lysozyme (egg derivative).
Inedible rind: colourants (E-150a, E-160b ii).

Product Specifications

• Product name: Old Manchego Cheese

• Milk source: 100% Manchego sheep’s milk

• Origin of milk: Spain

• Ageing period: Minimum 12 months

• Texture: Firm, crumbly, and compact

• Flavour: Intense, nutty, and well-developed

Production Process
Pasteurised sheep’s milk is transferred to vats and combined with authorised ingredients under D.O.P Manchego regulations. The milk is coagulated using rennet and ferments, forming curds that are drained, moulded, and pressed. The cheese is then salted in brine, dried, treated, and matured under controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

Once matured, the cheese may be coated with approved rind treatments and is vacuum-packed as whole cheeses, halves, or wedges to preserve freshness and quality.

Presentation

• Cheese wedges: 300 g