Chanco cheese

Chanco
Country of originChile
TownChanco
Source of milkCows
TextureSemi-hard
Named afterChanco
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Chanco is Chilean cow's milk cheese originally from the Chanco farm in Maule Region. Now it is produced all over south-central Chile, and represents almost 50% of Chilean cheese consumption. It is a semi-hard ripened cheese with reduced lactose content and soft consistency.

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