Requeijão
| Requeijão | |
|---|---|
Portuguese requeijão | |
| Country of origin | |
| Source of milk | Cow, goat and sheep |
| Pasteurized | Depends on variety |
| Texture | Solid to creamy |
| Aging time | Depends on variety |
| Certification | No |
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Requeijão (/rəkeɪˈʒaʊn/ rə-kay-ZHOWN; Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁe.kejˈʒɐ̃w̃]) is a whey cheese produced in Portugal and Brazil. It is similar to ricotta and is used to make cheese spreads and as an ingredient in some pastries, such as queijada.