Editing Brazilian cuisine (section)

== Cheese ==
[[File:Queijo canastra, Minas Gerais.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Canastra cheese]]]]

Several types of [[cheese]] are produced exclusively in Brazil. The characteristics vary between the different states of the country, mainly depending on the climate, type of soil and cattle diet, which causes subtle changes in the quality of the milk. The dairy-producing state of [[Minas Gerais]] is known for most of these cheeses. Some of them are considered among the best cheeses in the world. Some of the country's most famous cheeses are:<ref>[https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/viagemegastronomia/noticias/dois-queijos-brasileiros-estao-entre-os-50-melhores-do-mundo-em-plataforma-internacional/ Dois queijos brasileiros estão entre os 50 melhores do mundo em plataforma internacional]</ref><ref>[https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/viagemegastronomia/noticias/historia-produtos-catupiry/ Catupiry: 107 anos de história e sucesso absoluto nas cozinhas brasileiras]</ref><ref>[https://globorural.globo.com/Noticias/Criacao/Leite/noticia/2022/08/queijos-tipicos-do-brasil-conheca-7-que-voce-deve-experimentar.html Queijos típicos do Brasil: conheça 7 que você deve experimentar]</ref>

* ''[[Minas cheese|Minas]]'', also known as "white cheese", is a light cow's milk cheese, packaged in water.
* ''[[Catupiry]]'', a creamy, processed cheese invented in [[Minas Gerais]] that is primarily used as a topping or filling for pizzas. It is often sold in a distinctive round wooden box.
* ''[[Requeijão]]'': a mildly salty, silky-textured, spreadable cheese often eaten on bread. There are several varieties: The "Requeijão de Corte" is the oldest variety, essentially artisanal, being solid; "Requeijão Cremoso" is currently the most widespread variety, being a pasty, white dairy product, made with skimmed milk and fresh cream. It is usually sold in glass or plastic cups and spread on bread for breakfast. "Requeijão Culinário" is a more consistent variety of creamy cottage cheese, designed to withstand high temperatures.
* ''[[Canastra cheese|Canastra]]''
* ''[[Queijo coalho|Coalho]]'', is a heat-resistant cheese, which means it can be cooked and grilled. It is usually eaten on beaches or at barbecues, roasted over a fire on skewers and eaten smoked over a fire.