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- A traditional yak milk cheese from Ladakh won a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026.
- Thenlay Nurboo produced the award-winning soft variety of the cheese at his farm.
- The cheese is traditionally used as an ingredient in soups and curries rather than as a standalone snack.
- Increased international recognition for the product has led to a rise in local market prices.
What to watch next
- Potential expansion of the market for yak Churpi outside Ladakh
- Future impact on the pricing and availability of Churpi
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Named India · Brazil · Ladakh · Nordic Farm · Mundial do Queijo do Brasil · Narendra Modi · Prime Minister's Office · SECMOL · Sonam Wangchuk · Thenlay Nurboo
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