Cheese story
What is Fior di Latte?
Cow’s milk mozzarella with a clean milky flavour and excellent melting quality.
Origin
Campania / Italy, Italy
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Italy
Region
Campania / Italy
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh, stretched-curd
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: milky, clean, soft
Origin, protection and character
Fior di Latte comes from Italy, especially Campania / Italy. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Fior di Latte
pizza, caprese, salads, panini
Good food matches
tomatoes
basil
olive oil
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
