Venezuelan cheese
Queso Guayanés
Queso guayanés is a soft, moist, mild fresh cheese from the Guayana region of Venezuela, typically formed in layers and eaten very fresh — often with arepas or cachapas.
At a glance
- Origin
- Venezuela — Guayana region
- Milk
- Cow's milk
- Texture
- Soft, moist, layered
- Flavor
- Very mild, milky, lightly salted
- Family
- Fresh Latin American
- Coagulation
- Rennet-set
How it's made
- 01Set the milk with coagulant.
- 02Cut and drain the curd gently to keep moisture.
- 03Work and layer the curd as the tradition calls for.
- 04Salt lightly, cool and pack.
Common challenges
- High moisture makes hygiene and cold chain especially important.
- Maintaining the layered structure through packing and transport.
Where to Buy
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