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What to eat in the South Region? Top 3 Southern Brazilian Washed Rind Cheeses

Last update: Sat Mar 22 2025
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Best Southern Brazilian Washed Rind Cheese Producers

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POMERODE, Brazil
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Pomerode Alimentos is a food producer located in Pomerode, Brazil, known for its focus on dairy products, including cheese. The company emphasizes the use of traditional German techniques, reflecting the strong German heritage of the region. Pomerode Alimentos operates within the regulatory frameworks of Brazilian food safety and quality standards.
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023, 2022

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2021

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Best Southern Brazilian Washed Rind Cheeses

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Vale do Testo is a semi-hard cheese with a washed rind. With flavors of almonds, meat broth and smoked meats, the pieces weigh approximately 120g and are matured. The name Vale do Testo pays homage to the region of the Vale do Rio do Testo, which runs through the city of Pomerode (where the factory is located) and flows into the Itajaí River.


Vale do Testo Vermont cheese, aged for 12 months.
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

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Vale do Testo is a semi-hard cheese with a washed rind. With flavors of almonds, meat broth and smoked meats, the pieces weigh approximately 150g and are matured. The name Vale do Testo pays homage to the region of the Vale do Rio do Testo, which runs through the city of Pomerode (where the factory is located) and flows into the Itajaí River.


Vale do Testo Vermont cheese, aged for 3 months.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

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Vale do Testo is a semi-hard cheese with a washed rind. With flavors of almonds, meat broth and smoked, the pieces weigh approximately 150g and are matured. The name Vale do Testo pays homage to the region of the Vale do Rio do Testo, which runs through the city of Pomerode (where the factory is located) and flows into the Itajan River.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

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