Prepared by the Cadi Cooperative, from the Catalan Pyrenean region, the Urgelia cheese has won gold in the awards organized by the Specialty Food Association. This American association based on New York has distinguished this product as the best of 2020 in its category. Here we tell you a little more about this winner and the awards themselves.
This is Urgelia cheese
It is a semi-cured pressed cheese. It is made with pasteurized cow's milk. Milk comes only from members of the Cadí cooperative, located in the Catalan Pyrenees area. Specifically, the headquarters is located in La Seu d'Urgell, in the province of Lléida.
El Urgelia cheese It is ivory in color with numerous irregular and evenly distributed holes in the paste. Its rind is orange and washed. It stands out for its very fine, creamy and with a very characteristic flavor. As for the smell, one appreciates very fruity reminiscent of almonds and mushrooms.
A cheese to enjoy in appetizers and desserts that pairs very well with nuts. Also to be used in elaborations and recipes that require an aromatic and creamy cheese. East Urgelia cheese It is made under the Denomination of Origin Cheese from Alt Urgell and Cerdaña.
The Sofi Awards
The awards are organized by the Specialty Food Association for more than 47 years. The objective of these is to reward, in various categories, the products that stand out for their quality or innovation in the agri-food market.
Thousands of products are reviewed annually at the headquarters of the Specialty Food Association in New York City. These ratings They are conducted by a panel of culinary experts. Every year, the products Sofi are held and displayed at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Also at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco.
For all winners from outside United States It is a great opportunity to enter and conquer the American market. In addition to having the honor and prestige of having been awarded a Gold Sofi. We encourage you to try this Urgelia cheese so internationally recognized.
