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NDTV
16-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
This Is The World's Most Expensive Cheese, Sold For Rs 36 Lakh At Auction
A block of blue cheese in Spain has become the most expensive cheese ever sold at auction, fetching a staggering 36,000 euros (approximately Rs 36 lakh). According to Guinness World Records, the record-breaking cheese weighed around 2.3 kg. It was made using cow's milk and matured for 10 months in the Los Mazos cave, located nearly 1,500 metres above sea level. This cave is traditionally used to age Cabrales cheese, which is produced from unpasteurised cow, goat, and sheep's milk. The cave-ageing process gives the cheese its distinct greenish-blue colour and sharp, salty flavour. The cheese was sold by the Regulatory Council DOP Cabrales (Spain) at an auction held in Cabrales, Asturias, Spain, on 25 August 2024. It was crafted by the Ángel Díaz Herrero cheese factory and won the top prize in the 'Mejor Queso del Certamen', which translates to 'Best Cheese of the Competition '. The winning cheese is auctioned off each year to the highest bidder. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords) The record-breaking auction took place after a panel of judges sampled cheeses from 15 different producers. The entry from Angel Diaz Herrero cheese factory was named the winner and selected for auction. Nine catering establishments from across Spain participated in the bidding for the prized blue cheese. The auction began at 3,000 euros, with a total of 40 bids placed. The cheese, known for its pungent aroma and strong flavours, was eventually purchased by Ivan Suarez, owner of the restaurant El Llagar de Colloto in Asturias, Spain. This marks the fifth consecutive year Suarez has won the auction.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
World's most expensive cheese sets record at ₹36 lakh, here's what makes it special
Cheese lovers, take a deep breath because this one might surprise even the most seasoned turophile. A single block of Spanish blue cheese has just made history by selling for more than the cost of a brand-new Mini Cooper. Yes, you read that right. The world's most expensive cheese, a 2.3 kg piece of cave-aged Cabrales, went under the hammer for over ₹36 lakh at an auction in Asturias, Spain, setting a fresh Guinness World Record. So what makes this cheese worth its weight in gold? For starters, Cabrales is no ordinary cheese. It is a strong blue cheese made from cow's milk and aged high in the Picos de Europa mountains. But not just anywhere in the mountains — this one was matured inside the Los Mazos cave, nearly 5,000 feet above sea level. The special mix of cool air and steady humidity in the cave gives the cheese its bold flavour and signature green-blue veins that blue cheese fans adore. It was crafted by the Ángel Díaz Herrero cheese factory, a family-run setup known for staying true to old-school methods. The block was aged for ten months before being entered into the annual Cabrales cheese competition, a highly respected event where the region's best cheeses are put to the test. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo A panel of expert tasters sampled entries from fifteen producers before selecting this one as the winner. The auction was full of excitement, with well-known bidders from across Spain trying to take home the prized block. It finally went to Iván Suárez, owner of the restaurant El Llagar de Colloto, who has now taken the top bid for five years in a row. For him, it is not just about prestige. It is about honouring local tradition and celebrating fine artisanal food. What makes Cabrales even more special is how it is made. Raw milk is mixed by hand, wrapped in natural cloth, and carried up to caves where it slowly matures. The cheese soaks in the unique qualities of the cave, including the air, the rocks, and the natural microbes, developing a rich, creamy, and complex taste that sets it apart from anything store-bought. Beyond the headlines and the record price, Cabrales is a reminder of real craftsmanship. In a world that moves quickly and prefers mass production, this cheese shows the value of time, care, and tradition. It is rich in calcium, full of flavour, and like many fermented foods, can also help with digestion and gut health when eaten in small amounts. And if this story has sparked your curiosity about artisanal cheese but not the price tag, you still have options. India now has a growing number of homegrown cheesemakers who focus on quality over quantity. Or better yet, you can make your own. All you need is full-fat milk, lemon juice or vinegar, and a little patience to make soft, fresh paneer. If you want to try something more advanced, use rennet to make homemade mozzarella or ricotta. It may not break records, but it will definitely be the star of your next meal.
New York Post
12-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Big cheese: You will not believe what this brick of smelly, green cheese fetched at auction
With this pricetag, it feta be better than all the rest. A smelly slab of green cheese sold for $42,232, earning the Guinness World Record for most expensive cheese sold at auction. The pricey 5-pound chunk of Cabrales, a Spanish blue cheese, was aged in a cave for 10 months by the Ángel Díaz Herrero cheese factory. The brick of cheese was sold to Iván Suárez, the owner of restaurant El Llagar de Colloto in Asturias, Spain. Cabrales is made from unpasteurized cow, goat and sheep's milk and aged in natural limestone caves. A chunk of the Spanish blue cheese Cabrales took home the Guinness World Record. Guinness World Records The process gives the cheese a unique spicy and salty flavor, as well as its distinctive greenish-blue hue. The event started with the 52nd annual 'Best Cheese' competition, Mejor Queso del Certamen, where a jury tastes and ranks cheeses made by 15 different factories. The title-winning cheese was sold by the Regulatory Council DOP Cabrales to restaurant owner Iván Suárez. Guinness World Records As is tradition, the winning cheese then gets auctioned off to the highest bidder.
