Taiada Silvania is a unique cheese made by a single producer in Sao Paulo’s Caçapava municipality, who thought mixing milk with native leafcutter ants would be a great idea.
Monday, 9 March 2026
Brazilian Ant-Infused Cheese Proves Massive Hit, Wins International Awards
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“In a move that surprised absolutely no one familiar with Brazilian cuisine, a São Paulo cheesemaker decided that toasted leafcutter ants belonged in cheese — and the world agreed, awarding her a bronze medal at the 2021 Mondial du Fromage in France. Taiada Silvania is made from raw A2 milk and crunchy Içá ants, delivering notes of almonds, chestnuts, and a crunch that you definitely signed up for. At $38/kg it's cheaper than actual caviar, and considerably more existentially interesting.”
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