11 best sheep cheese

Product description

Pecorino Romano, salty and firm; it's an excellent grating cheese, and also works well as an ingredient because it doesn't melt into strings when It's cooked. It's also a nice addition to a cheese platter or with fruit, especially pears, while a chunk with a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine is a fine snack.

• Italian Pecorino Romano is a hard, salty Italian cheese, often used for grating, made out of 100% sheep's milk. The Italian word pecora, from which the name derives, means sheep.
• Pecorino Romano is considered the world’s finest grating cheese, hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep’s milk.
• Longer lasting than Grana or Parmigiano - a good choice for people who will not be consuming it quickly.
• Excellent with Honey and jams cut into finer pieces and served on an Antipasto or Charcuterie Plate.
• When ordering from Frank and Sal Cheese is Vacuum packed for its journey placed in a cooler with ice (Dry Ice in Summer and sometimes winter depending on your location). All our cheese is cut fresh from the wheel daily!

User questions & answers

Question:	How salty is this cheese
Answer:	To eat it by itself it"s salty. I have cooked with it and it "s great and not as strong as parmesan in smell. I highly recommend this cheese and with pasta! it"s wonderful.
Question:	How many pounds is the wedge
Answer:	Three pounds. This one is listed as 3 pounds, although I do not have a kitchen scale and could not weigh to confirm, it did not seem to be lacking. As well as the shipping was listed at 4 pounds, as it did have an ice pack in the shipment.
Question:	Does this cheese actually have sea salt listed on the ingredients list on the package
Answer:	I do not believe so, I think it was closer to something like this: Ingredients: Sheep milk, rennet, salt, ferments. (which i got from a quick google search) The ingredients for this cheese are only on a sticker on the main wheel, not the cut off sections and subsequent packages you get from this seller (or any?) of this particular wheel of pecorino cheese.
Question:	Is this pasteurized or raw
Answer:	Description says it's pasteurized. I am re-ordering, as the first order was very good. We grate it on salads, salty and 'ripe.' Easy to grate (firm from fridge) and more crumbly if you freeze some for later, then thaw and grate.

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Ready to take a walk on the mild side? Lamb Chopper is aged for three months or more and has a buttery color and smooth texture. Sheep milk imparts its mild, rich, and subtly sweet flavor, making this cheese a real crowd pleaser. Lamb Chopper is the only sheep milk cheese sold by Cypress Grove, a leading producer of goat milk cheeses founded in Humboldt County, California in 1983.

• Made with pasteurized sheep milk and aged 3-6 months
• Texture: Semi-firm, smooth, and dense
• Flavor: Mild, buttery, nutty, and subtly sweet
• Vegetarian friendly: made with microbial (non-animal) rennet
• Beer pairing: Brown ale, IPA
• Wine pairing: Sauvignon blanc and chardonnay
• Shave over pasta, melt over polenta, or serve with fruit jam and crusty bread

Product features

Lamb Chopper by Cypress Grove

Lamb Chopper has a buttery color, smooth texture, and is mild on the palate, but don’t equate “mild” with “lack of complexity” — this is a nutty, subtly sweet cheese that’s semi-firm and meltable, thanks to the higher fat in sheep milk. Aged three months, Lamb Chopper is a real crowd pleaser and a favorite with kids — some might even call it the “type O” cheese.

Lamb Chopper is our only sheep milk cheese, made exclusively for Cypress Grove by our partners in Holland.

Perfect pairings

Try this at home!

Lamb Chopper Grilled Cheese: Melt Lamb Chopper between two slices of rustic bread for a grilled cheese everyone will love. Add stone ground mustard or sliced apples for a delicious twist!

Simple salad: Shave over melon, mint, and prosciutto salad as a finishing touch.

Perfect pasta: Serve melted over your favorite pasta or polenta.

Elevated ingredients

Cypress Grove’s unexpected and evocative ingredients are anything but ordinary — a little weird, a little wacky, but absolutely magical.

Bringing people together through cheese

We’re not only about cheese; cheese is the vehicle for us to touch people’s lives.

Educating and promoting goat dairies across America

We were the first goat dairy to earn a 100% score from the American Humane Association, and we actively support goat dairy research and education in America.

Midnight Moon

Aged six months or more, Midnight Moon is a blushing, ivory-colored goat cheese that’s nutty and brown buttery up front with a long caramel finish.

Purple Haze

The distinct and unexpected marriage of lavender and hand-harvested wild fennel pollen in a fresh goat cheese.

Herbs de Humboldt

Fresh goat cheese with an earthy, hand-mixed blend of Herbs de Provence — a simple yet perfect balance.

PsycheDillic

Aromatic and hand-harvested dill pollen creates a fresh goat cheese with surprising depth of flavor and a tart, bright finish.

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Specialty Cheese

• All cheeses from the Whole Foods Market Cheese department are exclusively selected and passionately sourced from farmers and producers around the world. Here’s what you can count on with this selection:
• No hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup or added MSG
• 100+ banned preservatives, flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients

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Cypress Grove, Lamb Chopper

• All cheeses from the Whole Foods Market Cheese department are exclusively selected and passionately sourced from farmers and producers around the world. Here’s what you can count on with this selection:
• No hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup or added MSG
• 100+ banned preservatives, flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients

Product description

Specialty Cheese

• All cheeses from the Whole Foods Market Cheese department are exclusively selected and passionately sourced from farmers and producers around the world. Here’s what you can count on with this selection:
• No hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup or added MSG
• 100+ banned preservatives, flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients

User questions & answers

Question:	Nutritional information, please
Answer:	Sheep cheese! Delicious and nutritious plus not too salty.

• Locatelli Romano is the highest grade of Pecorino Romano
• Locatelli Pecorino is considered the world’s finest grating cheese, hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep’s milk.
• Longer lasting than Grana or Parmigiano - a good choice for people who will not be consuming it quickly.
• Excellent with Honey and jams cut into finer pieces and served on an Antipasto or Charcuterie Plate.
• When ordering from Frank and Sal Cheese is Vacuum packed for its journey placed in a cooler with ice (Dry Ice in Summer). All our cheese is cut fresh from the wheel daily!

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this the soft Pecorino
Answer:	It is not soft
Question:	Can you guarantee that this will arrive in cold & properly packed condition
Answer:	No
Question:	Can you guarantee that this will arrive in cold & properly packed condition? Will it come directly from Italy as infor will it be sent by someone else
Answer:	My cheese shipment was delivered hot and oily. I had to throw it away. Date on the packed cooler inside the box was 4/21 with three little ice packs. Date of receipt at my door was May 13 and the ice packs were more like heaters. I am very disappointed.
Question:	Can you guarantee that this will arrive in cold & properly packed condition? Will it come directly from Italy as infor will it be sent by someone else
Answer:	It arrived beautifully...i dont know..

Product features

1 pound Locatelli wedge

Cut fresh from the wheel per order.

Hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep's milk which is aged over 9 months at a minimum. The result is a spicy and sharp, dry cheese that is perfect for grating.

The Locatelli Family

The Locatelli family began producing Pecorino Romano over 500 years ago in the Lazio region of Italy. Today, Locatelli Pecorino Romano is considered to be one of the finest Pecorino Romano's available.

It is unique in quality because it is hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep's milk which is aged over 9 months at a minimum. The result is a spicy and sharp, dry cheese that is perfect for grating.

Locatelli will last longer in the refridgerator than most cheeses

Expedited Shipping All Year Long

Locatelli is salted and rubbed with olive oil by hand during the aging process. After 9 months, experts examine the wheels and ensure that they have the correct texture and aromas.

Locatelli Sheep Milk Pecorino

Made with pride In Italy!

Product description

- 1 Pecorino Toscano Pdo Aged sheep cheese Whole wheel, weight di 3.5 Lbs/Kg. 1.6 His Majesty’ Pecorino Toscano fresh is produced exclusively with sheep’s milk coming from pastures in Tuscany and bordering territories as determined by the regulations of production. Rich in tradition, it is famous around the world for its fresh, delicate flavor. When young, under the light yellow rind, this enchanting cheese has a sweet flavor and milky aroma, notes which evolve during aging towards a more intense, structured flavor and a surprising aromatic complexity. Ingredients: Pasteurized sheep's milk, salt, rennet, native enzyme Suggestions for use : Pecorino Toscano fresh is a soft cheese, with milky aromas, quite suitable for young consumers and for those who love delicate flavors. Tasty on its own as a table cheese, it may also be enjoyed in many ways, in hors d’oeuvres, paired with honey, marmalades and caramelized fruit, or blended into delicious salads with the addition of extra virgin olive oil.

• - 1 Pecorino Toscano Pdo Aged sheep cheese Whole wheel, weight 3.5 Lbs/Kg. 1.6
• ‘His Majesty’ Pecorino Toscano fresh is produced exclusively with sheep’s milk coming from pastures in Tuscany
• Pecorino Toscano PDO fresh has a soft paste, with a maturation period of minimum 20 days (usually extended to 45/60 days) and a weight of about 2kg.
• Pecorino Toscano fresh is a soft cheese, with milky aromas, quite suitable for young consumers and for those who love delicate flavors. Tasty on its own as a table cheese, it may also be enjoyed in many ways, in hors d’oeuvres, paired with honey, marmalades and caramelized fruit,
• Delivery 2/4 days

User questions & answers

Question:	How do I store the cheese and how long can it be stored
Answer:	It has been so long since I ordered this cheese that I cannot recall specifically whether it is made just from sheep's milk. Sorry.
Question:	Where is this cheese shipped from and how is it shipped? Thank you
Answer:	I got a 2 pound chunk ( not 3 ponds) of cosco cheese, so that may tell you something

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Although Manchego production is regulated, the guidelines are broad enough that a cheeses's final flavor and texture span a huge range. All Manchego must be produced from the milk of the Manchega sheep and has a braided basket-weave imprint in the wax rind (which isn't recommended for eating). Manchego can be aged from sixty days to fourteen or more months; rinds may be treated with wax or other protective substances; milk can be raw or pasteurized; production can be automated or handmade. The upshot is this: Manchego is rarely offensive. It's usually quite approachable and snackable; and with increased age comes increased piquancy, spice, and granularity. Ponde de Leon Manchego has a sweet, candied undertone that contributes to its popularity. Manchego is classicly paired with quince paste but can also be shaved over salads or vegetables. Ponce de Leon Manchego is gluten-free.

• Origin: Spain
• Milk Type: Sheep
• Pasteurized
• Dense and firm with a pleasantly salty flavor and butterscotchy finish
• Pair with quince paste

User questions & answers

Question:

Does it have to be refrigerated

Answer:

I have ordered 3 pounds of this cheese from Frank and Sal Italian Market/amazon, but I've not received it as yet. Frank and Sal Italian Market has 2 locations one in Brooklyn New York and one in Staten Island New York ---- "Today, Pecorino Romano is made from the milk of sheep that graze in the countryside of the Lazio region surrounding Rome and in the Sardinia region using the same natural procedures that have changed little from ancient times. Pecorino Romano is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese that may be produced only in the Italian regions of Lazio, Sardinia and Tuscany." ---- So, yes, this offered cheese is produced in Sardinia (PDO) and I hope that this answers your question.

Product features

Ponce de León Manchego (aged 6 months)

Manchego is the most famous of all Spanish cheeses, and its quality is protected by European law. Dense and firm, Manchego has a rich, buttery mouthfeel and mellow, nutty flavor. Smear with quince paste or shave onto toasted bread that has been rubbed with garlic and tomato.

Ingredients:

PDO Cheese

PDO, or Protected Designation of Origin, is a European regulation protecting the most traditional and delicious foods and beverages of Europe. By Spanish and European law, Manchego must be made in La Mancha, Spain. It must be made of the milk of the Manchega sheep. It can be aged for at least 60 days. Manchego may be made of pasteurized or raw milk.

Beverage Pairing

Manchego is best paired with a full-bodied red wine such as a Rioja, or a nutty brown ale.

Food Pairing

Manchego is a versatile cheese but classic food pairings include Marcona almonds, quince paste, and thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto.

Manchego & Serrano Ham Sandwich

Mac 'n Manchego Cheese

Tomato and Manchego Flatbread

Manchego & Cheddar Frittata

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Manchego is the most famous cheese made in Spain, and perhaps the most famous sheep cheese in the world. We've found one of the last remaining cheese makers in Spain producing aged sheep cheese the traditional way–using only unpasteurized sheep milk from local breeds of sheep, open air aging the cheese and letting a natural rind develop rather than coating the cheese in wax. Our custom age profile of at least 7 months produces a sheep cheese with a dense but buttery texture and complex, savory notes of nut skin and clove. Rich, golden hay aromas make this cheese ideal for the connoisseur and delightful for any cheese newbie. Pair with medium to full bodied red wines, quince paste and Marcona almonds. Shave over mixed greens, steamed veggies and grain salads.

• A manchego-style sheep cheese, custom aged for at least 7 months
• Exclusive to Amazon Fresh
• Made of unpasteurized sheep milk
• Dense but buttery texture and complex, savory flavors of nutskin and clove
• Pair with medium to full bodied reds, quince paste and almonds

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Generations of Tradition

The region of Zamora, Spain has been known for its shepherds for generations. Today, our Queso Oveja is made to honor and preserve those traditions, producing an aged sheep cheese with authentic flavor and no modern corner-cutting.

Indigenous Sheep, Grass-Based Dairying

The purest, most complex flavors in cheese come from animals grazing as they were meant to. Churra and Castellana sheep have been raised in Zamora for hundreds of years, perfectly suited to the widely varying climate and native forage of the region. Their milk tastes of the land, and so, too, does our cheese. That’s why we call it, simply, Queso Oveja (“Sheep Cheese”).

Like Manchego…But Better

The most popular Spanish sheep cheese is Manchego. Our Queso Oveja is similar but we think better! Always made from unpasteurized milk, aged for a minimum of 7 months, and aged in open air vaults so the rind develops naturally without the use of wax or paraffin.

The Perfect Entertaining Cheese

Queso Oveja is firm but buttery. Its flavor is nutty, rich and complex enough to please cheese connoisseurs but mellow and approachable enough for cheese newbies. It pairs perfectly with a wide range of red wines, can be shaved over salads, enjoyed alongside cured meats and nuts or simply eaten by the slice.

Perfectly Paired with Red Wine

From Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon, the rich, buttery flavor of Queso Oveja loves the company of red wines.

Shave Over Salad

From fennel and apple to arugula and pear, Queso Oveja can be thinly shaved over salads for a complex, satisfying flavor that’s never too salty.

Enjoy with Cured Meat

Thinly sliced cured meats such as Serrano ham or Prosciutto are the perfect accompaniment to Queso Oveja’s delicate flavors of nutskin and clove.

Product description

Specialty Cheese

• All cheeses from the Whole Foods Market Cheese department are exclusively selected and passionately sourced from farmers and producers around the world. Here’s what you can count on with this selection:
• No hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup or added MSG
• 100+ banned preservatives, flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients

User questions & answers

Question:	What animal is used for the rennet
Answer:	Yes
Question:	How long has this been aged
Answer:	You can store in your home refrigerator up to the expiry date. When you cut, close with trasparent film
Question:	does it come vacuum sealed
Answer:	Hi1 we will ship from our warehouse in Parma (Italy) ! it will be sent in a polystirol box with ice. Have a nice day! Roberta Parmashop
Question:	Already ordered but how long till it spoils
Answer:	I have ordered twice and both packages were near exactly 3 pounds. Great packaging.

Product features

igourmet Manchego Cheese

Produced in La Mancha in Central Spain, true Manchego is made from 100% sheep's milk. Cheeses from Spain are commonly made from sheep's milk because most of the territory is rocky and dry; unfriendly to cows but suitable for raising goats and sheep. The abundance of wild herbs on Central Spain's grazing lands gives Manchego a special taste and aroma. Its flavor is zesty and exuberant, while its texture is firm, but not dry. Manchego can be recognized by the zigzag pattern etched into its rind. This is created by the rippled surface of the press used in the production of the cheese. Underneath the inedible rind, the interior is ivory-colored with few small holes. Taste Manchego for the first time and you will be surprised at how long the wonderful flavor lingers on your palate. It is an experience you will be drawn back to again and again.

Bacon Wrapped Manchego Stuffed Dates Recipe

• 24 pitted dates

• 2 oz igourmet Manchego cheese, cut into matchstick pieces approximately 1” x 1/4” x 1/4”

• 8 strips bacon, cut crosswise into thirds

Spanish Tapas with Manchego Cheese Recipe

• 8 ounces igourmet Manchego Cheese
• Quince Paste (Membrillo)
• Spanish Olives
• Serrano Ham
• Chorizo

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Product description

Pecorino Romano will last longer in the refrigerator than other Italian cheeses. Whole not Skimmed grass fed Sheep’s milk and a very high butterfat content, serve to distinguish our Pecorino from all the others. Perfect for pasta and anywhere a high quality grated cheese is needed. Pecorino Romano is one of the most ancient types of cheese as well as the most famous outside of Italy. As per legislation, production of Pecorino Romano is allowed only on the islands of Sardinia, Lazio and in the Tuscan Province of Grosseto.

• Our Cheese is Cut from the Wheel and Ground Fresh When You Order. This Assures Ultimate Freshness and Quality.
• Whole not Skimmed grass fed Sheep’s milk.
• A very high butterfat content, serve to distinguish our Pecorino from all the others. Perfect for pasta, and any dish where a high quality grated cheese is needed.
• All-Natural No Additives or Preservatives.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this already grated
Answer:	yes
Question:	Is this like lacadella cheese
Answer:	Yes it’s same as pecorino romano grated cheese. It’s pecorino locotelli has sharp taste, good with Italian sauces n pizza, or good with crackers
Question:	Is the milk pasteurized
Answer:	I would think it is, selling in the USA, but I do not know for sure. I’ve ordered 3 and polished 2 in the past. No problems ever. Contact Frank and Sal and ask them.
Question:	Whats difference between this and the locatelli pecorino
Answer:	Locatelli is the brand who makes the cheese and pecorino is the type (made from sheep) of cheese