Israel Romero / Tuesday, April 27, 2021 / Categories: Blog Properties and Benefits of Sheep's Cheese Sheep Cheese I am a great lover of sheep cheeses, because besides being a product that is very much ours and tasting amazing, it has very good properties. An essential in our diet! or at least, in mine. Cured, semi-cured… how many types of sheep cheeses are there? What are their properties? Cured, semi-cured… how many types of sheep cheeses are there? Semi-cured cheese: aged 1 to 3 months. Cured cheese: aged 6 to 9 months. Old or reserve cheese: aged more than 9 months. What are their properties? Sheep's milk is very nutritious, and since these cheeses are made exclusively from this milk they contain a large amount of minerals, vitamins and proteins. It is a highly nutritious food. Not all the fats in sheep cheese are saturated This is one of the most notable characteristics of these types of cheese. They provide a large amount of protein and fats. Proteins keep our muscles in optimal condition. On the other hand, because the fats are not all saturated, they serve as a source of stored energy. The more aged, the higher the concentration of nutrients. But also more calories. With less water, nutrients and flavors become more concentrated, so for the same amount of cheese there will be a greater amount of minerals, vitamins, proteins but also fats. If you are dieting, it’s better to choose semi-cured sheep cheeses. Source of vitamins and minerals Among them are iron, magnesium and zinc. They help prevent conditions such as osteoporosis or anemia. You also find calcium and phosphorus, necessary for the formation of bones, teeth and strengthening of the skeletal system. They are also a source of vitamins A, D, E and B-group vitamins, essential for proper body metabolism and calcium absorption. Did you know...? One of the most notable differences between cow's milk and sheep's milk is their calcium content. Sheep's milk has 80% more calcium than cow's milk. Source of amino acids It is a very balanced food, since with just one serving of this food we cover the recommended basic amounts of nutrients. It contains fatty acids that are highly beneficial for the cardiovascular and immune systems, such as omega-3 and linoleic acid. It is also an excellent source of amino acids, necessary for any vital activity one might undertake. Low in lactose Because it is not made from cow's milk, Manchego cheese has a lower amount of lactose, making it easier to tolerate for people who suffer from lactose intolerance. As with any food, consumption should be moderate in order to fully benefit from the advantages these cheeses offer. At the shop MADEINSPAIN.STORE, you can find a wide range of Quesoncala sheep cheeses, with black truffle, boletus, black garlic… Delicious! Almadraba-caught tuna from Cádiz — an exclusive seafood delicacy, of course at MadeinSpain.store MadeinSpain.store — from Barcelona to the world Print 1 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.