OVER 50 YEARS OF FAMILY CHEESE TRADITION 1967 Quesos El Pastor was born in 1967 as a humble family cheese business. Today, 50 years later, it is a clear benchmark in the elaboration of quality cheese. In 1998, it inaugurated its new pressed paste cheese production plant. At a later stage, in 2014, the lactic fermentation cheese plant came into operation (log of soft cheese). The relentless work of the whole human team at Quesos El Pastor has been recognised by means of numerous awards and prizes. In this way, the determination and effort made by each and every one of the people who are a part of this large family is valued. This large team pays special attention to the quality of the products and puts them onto the market in the most appropriate way. Every detail of the process is carried out with care, with the objective of satisfying the requirements of the consumer. Quesos El Pastor knows no boundaries and its cheeses have a presence in over 60 countries. As proof of their labour as ambassador of the Spanish Brand around the world, in 2015 they received the Spanish Food Award for Food Internationalisation. Sales 90.000.000 euros Processed milk 100.000.000 litres / year Cheese 14.000.000 kg / year (2017)
Foreign market 60 countries Quesos El Pastor, a company certified by the international food quality standards IFS FOOD and BRC FOOD.
INDEX SHEEP DOP ZAMORANO EL PASTOR DE LA POLVOROSA Gran Reserva (12 months) Curado (6 months) DOP MANCHEGO EL DUQUE DE LA POLVOROSA Gran Reserva (12 months) Curado (6 months) Semicurado (3 months) EL PASTOR Special Reserva aged 18 months Gran Reserva (12 months) Reserva (9 months) Curado (6 months) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CHEESE LOG GOAT S LOG SHEEP S LOG BLENDED LOG COW S LOG FLAVOURED LOG IQF - FROZEN CHEESE SLICED AND IN BLOCKS SHEEP GOAT BLENDED 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 GOAT QUESO DE CABRA Semicurado (3 months) Soft DELICIAS DE CABRA BLENDED CHEESES EL PASTOR Curado (6 months) Semicurado (3 months) Soft PATA VIEJA GRAN RESERVA IBÉRICO Curado (6 months) Semicurado (3 months) BLUE CHEESE TALENUS BLUE KABERNUS BLUE Blue Cheese Blue Cream Cheese 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 33 34 35 SPECIALTIES CHEESE IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CHEESE FLAVOURS HAVARTI SHREDDED AND GRATED DICES TRAYS SPICY PYRAMID OF GOAT CHEESE HEALTH BIFIDUS LACTOSE FREE Pata Vieja Gran Reserva (12 months) Soft LIGHT AND REDUCED IN SALT PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 61
SHEEP DOP ZAMORANO EL PASTOR DE LA POLVOROSA The taste of yesteryear Zamorano Cheese with Protected Denomination of Origin is elaborated with the milk of the indigenous Churra and Castilian sheep breeds from Zamora.
SHEEP Wheel 3 Kg DOP ZAMORANO EL PASTOR DE LA POLVOROSA Gran Reserva (12 months) BRONZE 2017 Sheep which traditionally graze on the dry plains of the province and which, together with the area s continental climate, with its harsh seasonal changes, instil a strong character into its animals. This is what makes the taste and the texture of these cheeses so unique and distinctive. Half wheel 1,5 Kg Maturation Approximately 330 days. Yellowish paste, hard, firm and with some holes. Strong smell and very developed taste, spicy, persistent and with a salty perception. Wedge 150 g
SHEEP Wheel 3 Kg DOP ZAMORANO EL PASTOR DE LA POLVOROSA Curado (6 months) Half wheel 1,5 Kg Cheese with Zamorano Protected Designation of Origin is elaborated with Churra and Castilian ewes milk, hence their unique and distinctive flavour and texture. Maturation Approximately 180 days. Wedge 150 g The cheese is pale yellow, firm-textured and may have some eyes. It has a strong scent and milk flavour, a fresh milk aroma which turns out creamy to the palate.
SHEEP DOP MANCHEGO EL DUQUE DE LA POLVOROSA Starting with sheep s milk from the La Mancha region of Spain, Manchego is carefully crafted to produce an unparalleled aromatic and complex nutty caramel character. Manchego is the most exported cheese from Spain; it is a distinct honor that El Duque de la Polvorosa version of this leading variety is recognized as one of the best.
SHEEP Wheel 3 Kg DOP MANCHEGO EL DUQUE DE LA POLVOROSA Gran Reserva (12 months) Pressed cheese elaborated with Manchega ewes milk. Its lateral surface is printed with a wicker mould pattern, whereas the flat sides are flowery. Maturation Approximately 330 days. Slightly acid, this cheese turns out to be strong and spicy due to its ageing. It shows a pleasing and peculiar aftertaste as conferred by Manchega ewe s milk. Wedge 150 g
SHEEP Wheel 3 Kg DOP MANCHEGO EL DUQUE DE LA POLVOROSA Curado (6 months) Pressed cheese elaborated with Manchega ewes milk. Its lateral surface is printed with a wicker mould pattern, whereas the flat sides are flowery. Maturation Approximately 150 days. With firm and compact consistency and milk aroma, this cheese has been intensely and permanently acidified to later show some spicy nuances with generally long endurance. Wedge 150 g
SHEEP Wheel 3 Kg DOP MANCHEGO EL DUQUE DE LA POLVOROSA Semicurado (3 months) BRONZE 2017 Pressed cheese elaborated with Manchega ewes milk. Its lateral surface is printed with a wicker mould pattern, whereas the flat sides are flowery. Maturation Approximately 90 days. Of low elasticity, this cheese shows some fatty and mealy texture. It has small eyes scattered irregularly. Wedge 150 g
SHEEP EL PASTOR
SHEEP EL PASTOR Special Reserva aged 18 months Suitable for strong cheese lovers, this cheese has such an aftertaste that invites to have another piece. Special Gran Reserva ewes cheese is elaborated with raw ewes milk and cured for eighteen months, a truly culinary caprice. Maturation Approximately 540 days. Wheel 3 Kg Its colour is yellowish and its flavour intense, developed and persistent. The cheese is hard, firm-textured and may have some eyes.
SHEEP EL PASTOR Gran Reserva (12 months) Wheel 3 Kg SILVER 2017 Suitable for strong cheese lovers, this cheese has such an aftertaste that invites to have another piece. Gran Reserva (aged for a year) ewe s milk is elaborated with ewe s raw milk and cured for twelve months, a truly culinary caprice. Maturation Approximately 330 days. It has a pale ivory yellow colour and a strong smell typical of ewe s milk. Its flavour is quite developed, spicy and persistent, whereas the texture is compact, satiating and envolving. Half wheel 1,5 Kg
SHEEP EL PASTOR Reserva (9 months) Wheel 3 Kg ORO Reserva (aged) ewe s milk is elaborated with ewe s raw milk and aged for nine months, which confers the cheese a strong flavour and occasional eyes. Maturation Approximately 240 days. It has very pleasant touches of ewe s milk flavour. To the palate, the texture is fatty despite its long maturation, while proving both pleasant and strong in flavour. Half wheel 1,5 Kg
SHEEP Wheel 3 Kg Half wheel 1,5 Kg EL PASTOR Curado (6 months) BRONZE 2017 Our cured ewes cheese is elaborated by following and old cheesemaking tradition of years. Elaborated with raw ewes milk, it has an unmistakable flavour. Wedge 150 g Mini 1 Kg Baby 550 g Maturation Approximately 150 days. Tapas 250 g A pale ivory yellow colour. This pressed-curd cheese has a firm texture and small eyes of irregular scatter. Its smell is warm and pleasant.
GOAT GOAT CHEESE
GOAT Wheel 3 Kg GOAT CHEESE Semicurado (3 months) Baby 550 g Half wheel 1,5 Kg Mini 1 Kg Semi-cured goats cheese has very low levels of lactose, thus being recommendable for lactose intolerants. Moreover, it provides high quality protein, minerals like calcium and vitamin D. Wedge 150 g Tapas 250 g Maturation Approximately 60 days. Soft but firm curd of white colour. Large and abundant eyes. Its smell is strong showing milk aromas. Creamy to the palate.
GOAT Wheel 3 Kg GOAT CHEESE Soft Mini 1 Kg Cheese made of goats milk with high quality protein. Among its qualities, we can highlight its vitamin D and mineral content. Goats milk has very low levels of lactose, thus being recommendable for lactose intolerants. Baby 615 g Maturation Approximately 10 days. Wedge 250 g Soft-curd cheese of white colour, with large eyes, soft smell and flavour and creamy to the palate.
GOAT DELICIAS DE CABRA
GOAT DELICIAS DE CABRA BRONZE 2017 Wheel 2 Kg It is a special cheese elaborated with goats milk. It has an original shape and format. Its fresh soft flavour will go down a treat for all tastes. A white soft-curd cheese with a very pleasant flavour and creaminess to the palate, as well as a fresh goats milk aroma. Maturation Approximately 45 days. Wedge 200 g Tender and soft, this white cheese has large abundant eyes. It has fresh goats milk aroma and it is very creamy to the palate.
BLENDED CHEESES EL PASTOR
BLENDED CHEESES EL PASTOR Curado (6 months) Wheel 3 Kg SUPER GOLD 2017 SILVER 2017 Half wheel 1,5 Kg Mixed cured cheese is special. Not strong nor yet soft, its great flavour is due to its high content of ewes and goats milk used in the mixture as well as to its long maturation. It is idoneous for snacking, with its soft smell, fresh milk aroma nuances and creamy texture to the palate. Maturation Approximately 135 days. Mini 1 Kg Its curd is white almost yellowy and its smell soft. Compact texture. Tapas 250 g
BLENDED CHEESES Wheel 3 Kg Half wheel 1,5 Kg EL PASTOR Semicurado (3 months) It is a highly consumed cheese, elaborated with pasteurised cows, ewes and goats milk, idoneous for adults and children. It is very nutritive and recommendable. It is a relatively hard cheese without being excessively soft. Exquisite to the palate, it is highly recommendable for a large amount of recipes. Mini 1 Kg Baby 550 g Maturation Approximately 90 days. Porcelain white firm curd cheese. Soft to the palate, with a fresh milk aroma. Irregular large eyes. Tapas 250 g
BLENDED CHEESES Wheel 3 Kg EL PASTOR Soft Half wheel 1,5 Kg Soft mixed cheese is elaborated with cows, goats and ewes pasteurised milk. It is usually appreciated for its texture and great taste, despite its short maturation. Idoneous for desserts, light dinners and, of course, for any kind of salad. Maturation Approximately 10 days. White firm curd cheese, very soft to the palate. Irregular small eyes. Fresh milk aroma. Mini 1 Kg Baby 615 g
BLENDED CHEESES PATA VIEJA GRAN RESERVA Elaborated with raw milk
BLENDED CHEESES Wheel 3 Kg PATA VIEJA Gran Reserva (12 months) SILVER 2017 GOLD 2017 Wedge 200 g Half wheel 1,5 Kg Three milks It is a mixed cheese elaborated with raw ewes, goats and cows milk and a 12-month maturation, all of which provide an intense and strong flavour to the palate. Fresh milk intense flavour. Maturation Approximately 360 days. Tapas 200 g Firm curd cheese of ivory yellow colour. Abundant eyes. A strong smell typical of mixed aged cheese. Its flavour is quite developed, spicy and persistent, whereas the texture is compact, satiating and envolving.
BLENDED CHEESES IBÉRICO Spain is known for a vibrancy that permeates all aspects of the culture, from music to art and of course the cheese. The people of Spain are passionate about their cheese, and once you taste it you ll know why. A perfectly balanced blend of cow, sheep and goat s milk gives El Pastor Iberico its slightly tangy, buttery flavour and light herbaceous notes. Highly regarded worldwide, the six month aged version of our cheese was awarded Super Gold winner at the 2016 World Cheese Awards and is recognized as one of the top cheeses in the world.
BLENDED CHEESES Wheel 3 Kg Half wheel 1,5 Kg IBÉRICO Curado (6 months) Baby 550 g Mini 1 Kg A nine-month maturation provides this mixed cheese with not only the typical mixed flavour, but also all the intensity of a truly cured cheese. Maturation Approximately 270 days. Firm curd cheese of ivory yellow colour. Irregular abundant eyes. It smell is very soft, which is typical of the cured mixed cheese. Milk flavour and fresh-milk aromas. Compact texture. Wedge 250 g
BLENDED CHEESES Wheel 3 Kg IBÉRICO Semicurado (3 months) A three months maturation provides this blended cheese a perfect balance between creaminess and taste a real pleasure for the palate. Maturation Approximately 90 days. A perfectly balanced blend of cow, sheep and goat s milk that is aged for three months gives El Pastor Iberico Semicurado its slightly tangy, buttery flavour and light herbaceous notes. Wedge 150 g
Quesos El Pastor and Queseria Picos de Europa have joined together to obtain a high quality product that is worldwide recognized. BLUE CHEESE AWARDED FIRST POSITION IN THE XXIII INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHEESE CONTEST held in La Cavada (Cantabria). There were over 40 cheese makers from Spain, France, Italy, Germany and UK.
BLUE CHEESE Wheel 3 kg TALENUS BLUE Half wheel 1,5 kg Is a cheese that has been produced with cow s and goat s milk with a long maturation to reach the perfect balance. This confers a nice piquant strong flavor but buttery/cremay in the palate and very aromatic smell. White body with greenish cavities. Slightly lactic odour with specific odour of mould. Intense, salty and spicy flavour, more pronounced when the ripening time is longer. Smooth texture, with numerous irregular veins and cavities distributed homogeneously. Wedge 100 g
BLUE CHEESE KABERNUS BLUE Blue Cheese Cheese produced with cow's milk. During its elaboration it has been taken into account the experience of Queserías Picos de Europa. Wheel 3 kg White body with greenish cavities. Slightly lactic odour with specific odour of mould. Intense, salty and spicy flavour, more pronounced when the ripening time is longer. Smooth texture, with numerous irregular veins and cavities distributed homogeneously.
BLUE CHEESE KABERNUS BLUE Blue Cream Cheese Produced with matured cow s and goat s milk real blue cheese. This format helps conservation and its use. It is perfect to spread as aperitif over a toast or as ingredient to make a sauce. Pot 200 g Greenish blue colour inside. Slightly lactic odour with specific odour of mould. Intense, salty and spicy flavour. Creamy texture.
CHEESE LOG
CHEESE LOG Vacuumed cheese log 1 Kg Cheese log 1 Kg GOAT S LOG Cheese log 360 g Bipack 2x75 g Cheese log 1 Kg - SILVER 2017 Pack 6x25 g The goats cheese log is elaborated through lactic coagulation and offers multiple preparation options. It has gained popularity thanks to an increase in demand. Lovers of this cheese may use this format in salads, pizzas. We may present it grilled, cooked au gratin, caramelised or simply crumbled. Cheese log 140 g Medaillon 75 g Maturation Approximately 10 days. Bipack 200 g Medaillons Creamy white curd cheese. Its rind is made up of white moulds (Penicilium). It has an oily texture and a fresh goats milk aroma. Cheese log 180 g Cheese log 100 g
CHEESE LOG Cheese log 1 Kg SHEEP S LOG The ewes cheese log offers multiple preparation options due to its culinary properties. It is elaborated through lactic coagulation. Lovers of this cheese may combine it with different meals, either cold or hot. Just like the goats cheese log, we may present it in different ways: au gratin, sliced, caramelised, etc. Medaillon 75 g Maturation Approximately 10 days. Soft creamy white curd cheese. Its rind is made up of white moulds (Penicilium). It has an oily texture and a fresh ewes milk flavour. Cheese log 140 g
CHEESE LOG BLENDED LOG SILVER 2017 The mixed cheese log is elaborated with cows (50%) and goats (50%) milk through lactic coagulation and, just like goats and ewes cheese logs, offers multiple preparation options. Cheese log 850 g Maturation Approximately 10 days. Soft creamy white curd cheese. Its rind has white moulds (Penicilium). Oily texture.
CHEESE LOG COW S LOG Cheese log 1 Kg The cows cheese log, of soft and fresh flavour, may be combined with a wide range or meals, either cold or hot. It is elaborated through lactic coagulation. Just like the other logs, it may be presented grilled, au gratin, caramelised... Maturation Approximately 10 days. Cheese log 140 g Soft creamy white curd cheese. Mouldy rind (Penicilium). It has an oily texture and a fresh milk flavour.
CHEESE LOG Goat Log with pineapple 1 Kg Goat Log with honey 1 Kg FLAVOURED LOG Goat Log with pineapple 100 g Goat Log with honey 100 g Plantas aromáticas 1 Kg - ORO 2017 Rulo cabra con papaya 1 Kg Goat Log with aromatic herbs 1 Kg Quesos El Pastor brings a world full of flavour to your table by decidedly seeking distinction. Pineapple, honey, boletus, paypaya-scented logs... all of these to offer you cooking alternatives adapted to all tastes. Maturation Approximately 10 days. Homogeneous white colour. Soft smell. Pleasant soft flavour, marked by each variety. Oily texture, good melting properties, pleasantly delicate curd cheese. Goat Log with papaya 100 g Goat Log with orange 100 g Goat Log with aromatic herbs 100 g Goat Log with Boletus (Fungi) 100 g
CHEESE LOG Goat frozen cheese Medaillon diameter 77 mm 1 Kg IQF - FROZEN CHEESE Goat frozen cheese Medaillon diameter 44 mm 1 Kg Goat frozen cheese Cubed diameter 44 mm 1 Kg Frozen medallions and dice from our goats cheese logs. Product shelf life: 365 days from packaging date. Keep at -18ºC or below. Cubed goat frozen cheese Bag 5 Kg
SLICED AND IN BLOCKS
SLICED AND IN BLOCKS SHEEP Semicurado (3 months) and soft Semicurado (3 months) loaf 2,7 Kg You may enjoy block cheese in slices. Practical packaging with easy open. Ivory yellow colour. A smell typical of ewes milk. Milk flavour and fresh-milk aromas. Creamy texture to the palate. Softs slices 70 gr Soft slices 125 gr
SLICED AND IN BLOCKS GOAT Soft Soft loaf 2,7 Kg You may enjoy block cheese in slices. Practical packaging with easy open. Ivory yellow colour. A strong smell typical of ewes milk. Milk flavour and fresh-milk aromas. Creamy texture to the palate. Soft slices 70 g Soft slices 125 g
SLICED AND IN BLOCKS Loaf 2,7 Kg BLENDED Semicurado (3 months) You may enjoy block cheese in slices. Practical packaging with easy open. White colour. It smell is very soft, which is typical of mixed cheese. Milk flavour and fresh-milk aromas. Creamy texture to the palate. Slices 100 g
SPECIALTIES
SPECIALTIES Wheel 3 Kg CHEESE IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Wheel 1 Kg Wedge 200 g A cured cheese elaborated with raw milk and virgin olive oil, a traditional combination that has been respected generation after generation. Maturation Approximately 270 days. Firm curd cheese of ivory yellow colour. Irregular small eyes. Flavour intensified by the virgin olive oil. Tapas 200 g
SPECIALTIES Aged Sheep's milk cheese with Rosemary Wheel 3kg Hard Sheep's milk cheese with Rosemary Wheel 3 kg CHEESE FLAVOURS Aged Sheep's milk cheese with Rosemary Half wheel 1,5 Kg Semicurado (3 months) Blended Cheese with Rosemary Baby 550 g Aged Sheep's milk cheese with Rosemary Wedge 175 g Hard Sheep's milk cheese with Rosemary Baby 550 g Specialities for all tastes! Different cheeses with varied milks, ripening times and flavour nuances to please customers seeking products increasingly adapted to their personal tastes. General aspect anf flavour marked by each variety. Hard Sheep Milk Cheese with Red Wine Baby 550 gr. Semi-hard Goat Milk Cheese with Red Wine Baby 550 gr. Semicurado (3 months) Spicy Blended Cheese Baby 550 g Hard Blended Milk Cheese with Garlic Baby 550 g
SPECIALTIES HAVARTI Loaf 2,7 Kg Slices 100 g Loaf Ligth 2,7 Kg Soft cheese elaborated with cows milk, remarkable for its soft flavour. It is idoneous for slicing, yet due to its softness may be combined with other products such as quince jelly, jam, honey... The Light diet format provides 30% less fat, which makes it recommendable for diets low in fat. Maturation Approximately 10 days. Soft cheese with fresh cows milk aroma. Milk flavour and fresh milk aromas. Creamy texture to the palate. Slices Light 100 g
SPECIALTIES Powdered Old Sheep Milk Cheese Bag 100 g Powdered Old Sheep Milk Cheese Jar 375 g SHREDDED AND GRATED Powdered Old Sheep Milk Cheese Jar 125 g Powdered Old Blended Milk Cheese Bag 100 g Elaborated from our own cheeses, by testing different alternatives of consumption to increase the number of possibilities to be selected by final customers. General aspect anf flavour marked by each variety. Shredded Soft Blended Milk Cheese Bag 150 g
SPECIALTIES DICES Cubed Soft Goat Cheese Bag 150 g Elaborated from our own cheeses. Cubed Soft Light Blended Milk Cheese Bag 150 g Características General aspect anf flavour marked by each variety.
SPECIALTIES Curado (6 months) Blended Cheese Different grammages TRAYS Semicurado (3 months) Blended Cheese Different grammages Fine and well-cut tapas ready to serve in handy trail packages, offering customers the possibility to choose among different milk sources, maturation times and weights. General aspect anf flavour marked by each variety. Curado (6 months) Sheep Cheese Different grammages
SPECIALTIES Spicy loaf 2,7 Kg SPICY Quesos El Pastor product range covers both cheeses without preservatives and cheeses with spicy dressings (hot) in order to adapt to the latest consumer trends. General aspect anf flavour marked by each variety. Spicy slices 70 g Spicy slices 80 g
SPECIALTIES PYRAMID OF GOAT CHEESE The packaging and the shape of the product confers to the product a very gourmet look. Very easy to present on the table and a very peculiar taste as it is a a matured cheese with ash base and white mould rind. 150 g We have looked for the balance between optimal conditions of affinage on this product and the needs of its consumption at homes, composed by fewer members and with more disparate taste profiles.
HEALTH
HEALTH Wheel 3 Kg BIFIDUS Mini 1 Kg This cheese contains lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus lactis. It is high in calcium and idoneous for all ages, with properties for bone formation and growth during adolescence, for child development and mother protection during pregnancy, as well as helping the elderly to fight osteoporosis. Maturation Approximately 12 days. Creamy, with fresh milk aromas. Loaf 2,7 Kg
HEALTH This product is apt for lactose intolerants while keeping the properties appreciated by consumers. LACTOSE FREE Pata Vieja Gran Reserva (12 months) Pata Vieja Lactose Free Wheel 3 Kg Don t let your family give up on flavour! We have selected one of our best cheeses without giving up on flavour. 12-month curation fosters flavour with respect to other delactosed cheeses. Pata Vieja Lactose Free Wedge 200 g Maturation Approximately 360 days. Elaborated with a mixture of ewes, cows and goats milk, that provides the milk with a flavour truly appreciated by consumers. Pata Vieja Lactose Free Tapas 150 g
HEALTH Loaf 2,7 Kg LACTOSE FREE Soft Lactose-free cheese mixture is elaborated from cows and ewe s pasteurised milk and offers multiple preparation options. Slices 80 g Maturation Approximately 10 days. Soft creamy white curd cheese. Wedge 200 g
HEALTH Loaf 2,7 Kg LIGHT AND REDUCED IN SALT Baby 615 g Mini 1 Kg Light diet cheese contains 30% less fat. It is softer and lower in calories. Low in fat and calories, while preserving its entire nutritional power. Idoneous for healthy balanced diets. Very healthy cheese. Maturation Approximately 10 days. White colour. It smell is very soft, which is typical of soft mixed cheese. Milk flavour and fresh milk aromas. Creamy texture to the palate. Wedge 250 g Slices 90 g
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL Shredded Blended Cheese 1 Kg INDUSTRIAL Medaillon bag IQF 5 Kg Grated Old Sheep Bag 1 Kg Shaved Cheese Bag 1 Kg Cubed bag IQF 5 Kg Cheese Log Slices 500 g Cubed Cheese bag Kg
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