Cheese story
What is Mozzarella di Bufala Campana?
A fresh buffalo milk mozzarella with juicy texture and rich dairy flavour.
Origin
Campania / Lazio, Italy
Milk
buffalo
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Italy
Region
Campania / Lazio
Milk type
buffalo
Texture
fresh, stretched-curd
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: milky, tangy, lush, elastic
Origin, protection and character
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana comes from Italy, especially Campania / Lazio. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Mozzarella di Bufala Campana
caprese, pizza finishing, salads
Good food matches
tomatoes
basil
Falanghina
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.
