Cheese can be called almost one of the most necessary and always relevant products that must certainly be present in every refrigerator. It is invariably the basis of salads, appetizers and desserts, so loved not only in his homeland of Italy, but also in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. Cheeses have firmly taken their place in the list of the most outstanding and famous dishes of national Italian cuisine.
So what kind of cheese made in the country of sun and wine are popular today due to the highest quality and amazing taste?
Mozzarella
This delicate cheese with a sour taste is made from the milk of black buffalo and cows for centuries. The first mention of this cheese variety dates back to 1570. And this cheese appeared no other than at the papal court. However, after centuries, he still enjoys popularity.
Today mozzarella is made in the Campania region and is sold floating in its own juice.
It is believed that this type of cheese should contain a large amount of moisture, otherwise it will lose all its taste. Most often, mozzarella is used as a snack, added to pizzas, pies, casseroles, as well as meat dishes.
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Ricotta
Ricotta, like mozzarella, is a representative of fresh cheeses. In this kind of cheese a sufficiently large amount of moisture is simply necessary.
Ricotta is made from whey, which remains after the preparation of mozzarella.
Some chefs use this sweet variety of cheese in its original form, or smoke it to add to special dishes. So, ricotta is a frequent ingredient in desserts, pies and some salads, giving them a special delicate taste.
Gorgonzola
This type of cheese is easy to determine at a glance. On the shelves, it stands out thanks to streaks of special mold. This cheese was named in honor of the Italian village of the same name, which is located near the capital of world fashion, Milan.
Cheese of amazing taste and the highest quality is made from cow's milk.
Gorgonzola is often used in Italian cuisine as a sauce: its sharp and rich taste gives a special piquancy to many dishes.
Mascarpone
Obviously, the province of Lombardia is famous for its cheeses around the world. Another representative of this group of dairy products, as well as gorgonzole, is produced in this region.
Mascarpone is made from cream from the milk of buffalo and cows.
This type of cheese is so soft and greasy that it can easily replace butter in the refrigerator. Its most significant difference from other cheeses is a sweetish flavor. That is why mascarpone is used in the preparation of such well-known desserts as tiramisu and cheesecake.
Parmigiano Reggiano
This cheese variety is perhaps the most recognizable in the whole world. Its producers tirelessly delight gourmets since the 10th century, when cheese was established in the provinces near the town of Parma.
Parmigiano Reggiano, also known as Parmesan, - the hardest cheese, which at the same time is not very fat (32%).
Parmesan has a pungent spicy smell, but in fact has a sweet taste. This type of cheese can be called the king of cheeses in Italian cuisine: it can be found in almost all dishes, starting with pizza and ending with pasta.
