Squacquerone
Squacquerone | |
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Squacquerone cheese | |
Country of origin | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Source of milk | Cow |
Texture | Soft and crumbly |
Certification | Protected designation of origin (PDO)[1] |
Squacquerone is an Italian cheese soft and crumbly type, originally from Romagna.
Description
Squacquerone is a cow's milk cheese, made from whole milk, with a very short maturation. It is similar to crescenza, although the paste (white in color) is less consistent due to the high water content.[2] It is made of pasteurized or raw milk, and is extremely soft, creamy, and spreadable. The color is ivory white and the taste notes are typically lactic, with a sweet-sour taste.[1] It is one of the main products with which piadina is stuffed.[1]
In addition to the common squacquerone, the Squacquerone di Romagna PDO is widespread, produced only in the designated area and in compliance with the relative regulations.[1]
Etymology
The etymology, of Romagna origin, refers to the consistency that squaglia ("melts") due to the high presence of water.[3]
See also
- List of Italian cheeses
- Crescenza
References
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- Caciocavallo
- Casciotta d'Urbino
- Castelmagno
- Fontina
- Formaggio di fossa
- Formai de Mut dell'Alta Valle Brembana
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- Grana Padano
- Montasio
- Monte Veronese
- Buffalo mozzarella
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pecorino
- Piave
- Provolone
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- Ragusano
- Raschera
- Salva
- Squacquerone di Romagna
- Silter
- Spressa delle Giudicarie
- Taleggio
- Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo
- Valtellina Casera
varieties
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- Granarolo
- Parmalat
- Sterilgarda