Pecorino siciliano
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Country of origin | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Source of milk | Sheep's milk |
Certification | DOC: 1955 PDO: 1996 |
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Pecorino siciliano (Sicilian: picurinu sicilianu; lit. 'Sicilian pecorino') is an origin-protected firm sheep's milk cheese produced in the Sicily region of Italy. This cheese comes from the classical Greek world: in ancient times it was recognized as one of the best cheeses in the world.[1]
It is produced throughout the island, but especially in the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani, and Palermo. It is a pecorino-style cheese, like its close relation pecorino romano, but not as well known outside Italy as the latter. A semi-hard white cheese, it has a cylindrical shape and a weight of about 12 kg (26 lb).[2]
The cheese was awarded with the denominazione di origine controllata status in 1955 and the European Union protected designation of origin status in 1996.[2]
See also
- List of Italian cheeses
- List of Italian DOP cheeses – food with protected designation of origin status
- Pecorino – hard Italian sheep's milk cheese
References
- ^ "Italian Pecorino Siciliano".
- ^ a b Francesco Picciolo. Curiosità e ricette della mia cucina siciliana. Errant, 2013. p. 7.
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