Ilha Azul cheese is made on the island of Faial, Azores. Considered the westernmost point of Europe, it is  known as Ilha Azul (“Blue Island”) due the abundance of blue  hydrangeas decorating the island.

Type: Artisan
Family: Semi-Soft
Shape / Weight: Round / approx. 2lbs
Rind: Hard, Yellow
Storage: Keep refrigerated below 46°F
Flavor: Aromatic, smooth, mellow & buttery
Texture: No or few small holes
Best Consumed: With crackers or bread
Ingredients: Pasteurized cow’s milk, bacterial culture, calcium chloride, animal rennet, egg lysozyme, salt
Curing Time: Minimum of 3 months