Vaqueja semi-cured mixed-milk cheese: tradition and balance in every bite
La Antigua Vaqueja semi-cured mixed-milk cheese is born from a simple yet powerful idea: to recover the flavor of traditional village cheeses, where different milks were combined to achieve balance, texture, and character.
Today, that tradition becomes a creamy, approachable cheese full of nuance, made in Zamora with carefully selected raw materials and controlled processes.
What makes it special?
- Balanced blend of milks: 90% cow + 10% sheep
- Creamy, pleasant texture: pressed paste with a glossy interior
- Mild flavor with character: perfect for every palate
- Pasteurized milk: suitable for consumption during pregnancy
- Artisanal production without compromising food safety
A cheese designed to be enjoyed effortlessly, but with discernment.
Flavor and texture profile
This cheese stands out for its natural balance.
Cow’s milk contributes:
- mildness
- creaminess
- clean dairy notes
While sheep’s milk adds:
- a light aromatic touch
- greater depth on the palate
- character without excessive intensity
The result is a slightly fruity, elegant, and highly versatile cheese.
How to enjoy it (and get the most from it)
To appreciate its full potential:
- Take it out of the refrigerator 20–30 minutes beforehand
- Make a horizontal cut to reveal its creamy interior
- Enjoy it at leisure
Recommended pairings:
- Artisan bread or crackers
- Mild jams or honey
- Fresh fruit or nuts
- Young white wines or light reds
Perfect for mild cheese boards, appetizers, or everyday enjoyment.
A cheese for every occasion
Vaqueja semi-cured mixed-milk cheese is an ideal choice if you are looking for:
- A cheese that is not overly intense
- A natural and balanced product
- A versatile option for the whole family
- A gourmet staple for the home
Its profile makes it a cheese that appeals both to newcomers and to more experienced palates.
Technical details
- Type: Semi-cured cheese
- Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk (90%) and sheep’s milk (10%)
- Texture: Pressed paste, creamy
- Flavor: Mild, balanced, slightly fruity
- Maturation: +8 days
- Rind: Hard, not edible
- Origin: La Antigua, Fuentesauco, Zamora (Spain)
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Pasteurized cow’s and sheep’s milk, rennet, salt, lactic cultures, calcium chloride.
Preservatives: E-235, E-202 | Coloring: E-172
Allergens: Contains milk
Storage and consumption
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC
- Best consumed within 9-12 months
- Once opened, keep tightly closed in the refrigerator.
Nutritional information (per 100 g of product):
- Energy: 1497 kJ / 361,5 kcal
- Fat: 30,75 g
- of which saturated: 24,76 g
- Carbohydrates: < 1 g
- of which sugars: < 0,5 g
- starch: < 0,5 g
- Protein: 21,1 g
- Salt: 1,2 g