The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

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Stracciatella Sori Italia

Stracciatella cheese has a soft and creamy texture. When you cut into it, the interior is exceptionally soft, almost liquid in consistency, with strands of cheese that can be pulled apart, giving it a stringy or "stracciatella" appearance.

Country of origin

Italy

Milk type

buffalo milk

History and uniqueness

Stracciatella cheese is a fresh Italian cheese that is known for its creamy, stringy texture and mild, milky flavor. It is often used as a filling for various Italian dishes, most notably in the classic Caprese salad. Stracciatella cheese is a key component of the Burrata cheese family and is used as the creamy interior of Burrata.

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Food

Stracciatella cheese is frequently used as a topping for salads, pizzas, and bruschetta. It is also a popular ingredient in pasta dishes, especially when mixed with fresh tomatoes and basil. Additionally, it can be used as a stuffing for vegetables or as a filling for sandwiches and paninis.