20 Apr 2026
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1 month ago
Indian Cheese 'Eleftheria Gulmarg' Wins Super Gold at Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026
Indian Cheese Awards 2026
Mundial do Queijo do Brasil
Eleftheria Gulmarg
Yak Churpi Ladakh
Artisanal Cheese India
TNPSC
Economy
Global Debut: Indian Artisanal Cheese Sweeps International Awards
India made a historic debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 held in São Paulo, winning 1 Super Gold, 2 Gold, and 1 Silver medal. The competition featured top cheesemakers from over 30 countries and was evaluated by an elite panel of international experts.
The Winning Flavors
- Super Gold: Won by Eleftheria Gulmarg (a Brie-style cheese from Mumbai).
- Gold: Awarded to Yak Churpi-Soft from Ladakh (India's first GI-tagged cheese) and Eleftheria Brunost.
- Silver: Secured by Eleftheria Kaali Miri, known for its spicy pepper profile.
Significance
The Prime Minister of India congratulated the winners, noting that this recognition places Indian artisanal dairy products on the global culinary map. For Geography and Economy aspirants, this highlights the growth of India's 'Value-added Dairy Products' and the emerging 'Ladakhi Yak Economy.'
