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Saloio Regional

Originating from the Portuguese county of Ponte do Rol, north of Lisbon, this small, firm-textured, unsalted sheep's milk cheese known as Saloio Regional is traditionally served in authentic cylindrical molds (cinchos) in which the cheese was prepared.


In some restaurants in Lisbon and the surrounding area, Saloio is often served as an appetizera with a bit of salt. The name saloio denotes a person that lives in rural areas, possibly referring to the production area of this interesting cheese.