Chanco cheese
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| Country of origin | Chile |
| Town | Chanco |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
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Chanco is Chilean cow's milk cheese originally from the Chanco farm in Maule Region. Now it is produced all over south-central Chile, and represents almost 50% of Chilean cheese consumption. It is a semi-hard ripened cheese with reduced lactose content and soft consistency.
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