Weight: 6 Ounces Pronunciation: mah-OHN Cheese type: Semi-Soft Milk type: Pasteurized Cow Breed: Frisona Origin: Islas Baleares, Spain Aging: 4 months The most famous cheese from the Balearic Islands, Mahon is a square-shaped wheel with a characteristic orange rind. It is made with milk from island cows who live in the protected biosphere of the island of Menorca. Aged for 4 months, giving it a creamy texture with plenty of moisture in the paste. It is mild and buttery with a nutty finish. Perfect for melting