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Iogurte de Ovelha
By Carlos Prata
An artisanal dairy product from the Beiras, creamy and rich, made from sheep's milk.
Sheep yogurt is produced artisanally in the Beiras, a region with a long tradition of sheep farming. Sheep's milk, fattier and more proteic than cow's milk, results in a naturally creamy, intensely flavoured yogurt.
Production follows traditional methods with slow fermentation. Many producers use milk from indigenous breeds like the Bordaleira or Mondegueira, preserving the ovine genetic heritage.