From Ladakh’s high-altitude villages to Brazil: Yak Churpi, a traditional cheese made from yak milk by nomadic families for generations, wins gold at an international competition
It has been part of the food habits of nomadic communities for generations. A traditional cheese made from yak milk in the high-altitude villages of Ladakh has found international recognition. Yak Churpi, made for generations by pastoral communities, won a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. The…
