Overview
The process of making artisanal Minas cheese involves knowledge and techniques developed by small rural producers in the State of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. Local cheesemakers are proud of the tradition of using raw milk and the ‘pingo’ (drop), a natural yeast composed of region-specific bacteria which, along with the maturation period and the local climate, contributes to the specific flavour, colour and aroma of the cheeses. The related knowledge includes pasture and cattle management, crafting techniques, and the sale of the products in local fairs and markets. Artisanal Minas cheese is associated with hospitality and is commonly consumed with sweets and drinks in meetings and gatherings and on special occasions. Most of the cheesemakers own small rural properties and work in small-scale, family-based systems. Family members and local communities take part in the work when production...
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Community and Authority
- Communities
- Brazil
- Languages
- Not specified in UNESCO dataset
- Cultural territories
- Brazil
- Countries
- Brazil
How the System Works
The process of making artisanal Minas cheese involves knowledge and techniques developed by small rural producers in the State of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. Local cheesemakers are proud of the tradition of using raw milk and the ‘pingo’ (drop), a natural yeast composed of region-specific bacteria which, along with the maturation period...
Sources and Evidence
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- preferredTitle
- UNESCO DataHub field title_fr
- summary
- UNESCO DataHub field description_en
- type
- UNESCO DataHub fields type_of_element_en and type_acronym
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