El Farcellet de Cabra is one of the flagship goat’s milk cheeses produced by Formatges Betara in Catalonia. Crafted by hand using traditional methods inspired by generations of local cheesemaking, it is considered the most traditional cheese in Betara’s range.
The cheese has a distinctive grey, lightly bloomy rind reminiscent of the classic Garrotxa style, while the interior is white, smooth, and semi-hard in texture. Its aroma is fresh and delicate, leading to a creamy flavour profile with a characteristic nutty finish.
The cheese evokes the rustic mountain cheeses historically enjoyed in rural Catalonia and reflects the artisanal heritage of the Pyrenean region. El Farcellet de Cabra is particularly appreciated for its balance between freshness and complexity, making it suitable both for cheese boards and gourmet pairings.
Betara recommends enjoying it with fig jam, which complements its creamy texture and subtle nutty notes.
Producer
Formatges Betara is a Catalan artisan cheese producer based in Olost, near Barcelona, with its cheese factory in Perafita. The company makes goat, sheep and cow’s milk cheeses, including organic-certified products.
Its cheeses are matured with the air of the Pyrenees, which gives them a regional character and a taste closely connected to the Lluçanès area. Betara produces both pasteurized cheeses and raw milk cheeses, preserving a more traditional expression of Catalan cheesemaking.
The company received organic producer status in 2009 and has developed a range that includes matured cheeses, fresh cheese, mató and yogurt. Betara is known for combining rural tradition, careful milk selection and artisanal methods with an increasingly international presence.
Its products have won recognition at global cheese competitions, including medals at the World Cheese Awards.