Sardo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sardo |
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| Country of origin |  Argentina |
| Texture | Hard, granular |
| Fat content | 38% |
| Weight | 4 kg or less |
| Aging time | 90 days (min) |
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Sardo is a type of hard cheese from Argentina. It is made from cow's milk and is often used for grating, just like Parmesan. Sardo cheese has a rich, mild flavor and is a little bit salty. It is usually white-yellow in color and sold in blocks.
What is Sardo Cheese?
Sardo cheese is known for being a hard cheese. This means it has a firm texture. It is often grated over pasta or other dishes. The cheese comes from Argentina and is made using milk from cows.
How Sardo is Different
Sometimes, people confuse Sardo cheese with other cheeses. For example, it is similar to Pecorino Romano. However, Pecorino Romano is made from sheep's milk and has a stronger, sharper taste. Sardo is also different from Pecorino Sardo, which is another Italian cheese made from sheep's milk. Sardo cheese is unique because it comes from Argentina and uses cow's milk.
Making Sardo Cheese
To make Sardo cheese, milk is treated with a special ingredient called rennet. Rennet helps the milk change into solid parts, called curds. These curds are then pressed to form the cheese. After it's shaped, Sardo cheese needs to age for at least 90 days. This aging process helps it develop its special flavor and hard texture. A block of Sardo cheese usually weighs about 4 kilograms (about 8.8 pounds).
See also
In Spanish: Sardo argentino para niños
