Squacquerone is an Italian cheese soft and crumbly type, originally from Romagna.

Squacquerone
Squacquerone cheese
Country of originItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
Source of milkCow
TextureSoft and crumbly
CertificationProtected designation of origin (PDO)[1]

Description

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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

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The etymology, of Romagna origin, refers to the consistency that squaglia ("melts") due to the high presence of water.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Squacquerone DOP" (in Italian). 17 January 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Squacquerone, stracchino e mascarpone" (in Italian). Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Squacquerone" (in Italian). Retrieved 5 December 2015.