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A chunk of blue cheese in Spain has set a new record as the priciest cheese ever auctioned, selling for an incredible 36,000 euros (around Rs 36 lakh). As per Guinness World Records, this record-setting cheese had a weight of about 2.3 kg. It was produced from cow's milk and aged for 10 months inside the Los Mazos cave, which is located nearly 1,500 metres above sea level. This cave is commonly used for maturing Cabrales cheese, made with unpasteurized milk from cows, goats, and sheep. The aging process in the cave gives the cheese its unique greenish-blue appearance and strong, salty taste. The cheese was sold by the Regulatory Council DOP Cabrales (Spain) during an auction that took place in Cabrales, Asturias, Spain, on August 25, 2024.
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It was made by the Ángel Díaz Herrero cheese factory and won the first place in the "Mejor Queso del Certamen," which means "Best Cheese of the Competition". Each year, the top cheese is auctioned to the highest bidder. The record-setting auction occurred after judges tasted cheeses from 15 different cheese makers.The entry from Angel Diaz Herrero cheese factory was chosen as the winner and put up for auction. Nine catering businesses from various parts of Spain took part in the bidding for the valued blue cheese. The auction started at 3,000 euros, with a total of 40 bids made. This cheese, famous for its strong smell and intense flavors, was finally bought by Ivan Suarez, who owns the restaurant El Llagar de Colloto in Asturias, Spain. This marks the fifth year in a row that Suarez has won the auction.
