Cebreiro Cheese

Cebreiro cheese is a soft, white, "queso fresco" (farmer's cheese), made from cow's milk using completely natural methods, without preservatives or additives. It is produced in an area covering 13 municipalities in the province of Lugo, and has its own Designation of Origin. It is made using milk from locally-bred Rubia Gallega, Braunvieh and Friesian cattle. The cheese has a curious shape, with a cylindrical base and a slightly wider top, resembling a mushroom.