Synonyms: Queijo de coalho , Rennet Cheese, Queijo coalho
Description: Queijo de coalho ("rennet cheese", "curd cheese", or coalho cheese) is a traditional Brazilian cheese produced inĀ Northeastern Brazil. It is a firm, lightweight yellowish-white cheese with an elastic texture. It is a salty cheese with a slightly acidic taste. Handcrafted coalho is mainly produced from raw milk of cow, but commercially produced versions are made from pasteurized milk. On the beaches of Brazil, you get coalho cheese as a cheap snack where it is cooked over a charcoal grill, often with a sprinkling of oregano or garlic-flavored sauce.