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Stracchino[edit]

Stracchino, also known as Crescenza, is a type of Italian cheese that originates from the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto. It is a fresh cheese, known for its creamy texture and mild, delicate flavor.

Characteristics[edit]

Stracchino is a cow's milk cheese that is typically square or rectangular in shape. It is a soft cheese, with a creamy and spreadable consistency. The cheese is usually consumed fresh, and it does not undergo any aging process. This gives it a mild taste, which is slightly tangy and buttery.

The name "Stracchino" is derived from the Italian word "stracca," meaning "tired." This refers to the tired cows that produce the milk used for this cheese, as they are often brought down from the alpine pastures in the autumn.

Production[edit]

The production of Stracchino involves the use of whole cow's milk. The milk is heated and then curdled using rennet. Once the curds form, they are cut and allowed to drain. The cheese is then molded into its characteristic shape and left to mature for a short period, usually a few days, before it is ready for consumption.

Culinary Uses[edit]

Stracchino is often used in Italian cuisine as a table cheese. It can be spread on bread or crackers, and it pairs well with fruits and vegetables. It is also used as a filling for focaccia and piadina, and it melts well, making it a popular choice for pizza and pasta dishes.

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-'''Stracchino''' is a type of [[Italian cheese]] made from [[cow's milk]]. The name "Stracchino" is derived from the Italian word "stracca", which means "tired" in English. It is believed that the cheese got its name from the tired, or "stracca", cows that were moved seasonally up and down the Alps, as the milk they produced was used to make this cheese.
+== Stracchino ==
-==Etymology==
+[[File:Stracchino.jpg|thumb|right|A piece of Stracchino cheese]]
-The term "Stracchino" is believed to have originated from the Lombard dialect word "stracco", meaning "tired". This term was used to describe the cows that were moved seasonally up and down the Alps, as the milk they produced was used to make this cheese. The movement of the cows and the change in their diet due to the different pastures they grazed on is said to have given the cheese its distinctive flavor.
-==Production==
+'''Stracchino''', also known as '''Crescenza''', is a type of [[Italian cheese]] that originates from the regions of [[Lombardy]], [[Piedmont]], and [[Veneto]]. It is a fresh cheese, known for its creamy texture and mild, delicate flavor.
-Stracchino is typically made from the milk of cows that have been fed on fresh grass and hay. The cheese is usually produced in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in Lombardy and Piedmont. The production process involves the curdling of the milk, which is then heated and left to mature for a short period of time. The cheese is typically soft and creamy in texture, with a mild and delicate flavor.
-==Varieties==
+== Characteristics ==
-There are several varieties of Stracchino cheese, including [[Stracchino di Vedeseta]] and [[Crescenza]]. Stracchino di Vedeseta is a variant that is produced in the Bergamo province, while Crescenza is a spreadable version of Stracchino.
-==Uses==
+Stracchino is a [[cow's milk cheese]] that is typically square or rectangular in shape. It is a soft cheese, with a creamy and spreadable consistency. The cheese is usually consumed fresh, and it does not undergo any aging process. This gives it a mild taste, which is slightly tangy and buttery.
-Stracchino is often used in Italian cuisine, particularly in the preparation of [[pizza]] and [[focaccia]]. It can also be served with bread as a spread, or used in the preparation of various dishes such as pasta and risotto.
-==See also==
+The name "Stracchino" is derived from the Italian word "stracca," meaning "tired." This refers to the tired cows that produce the milk used for this cheese, as they are often brought down from the alpine pastures in the autumn.
-* [[List of Italian cheeses]]
-* [[List of cheeses]]
+== Production ==
+The production of Stracchino involves the use of whole cow's milk. The milk is heated and then curdled using [[rennet]]. Once the curds form, they are cut and allowed to drain. The cheese is then molded into its characteristic shape and left to mature for a short period, usually a few days, before it is ready for consumption.
+== Culinary Uses ==
+Stracchino is often used in [[Italian cuisine]] as a table cheese. It can be spread on [[bread]] or [[crackers]], and it pairs well with [[fruits]] and [[vegetables]]. It is also used as a filling for [[focaccia]] and [[piadina]], and it melts well, making it a popular choice for [[pizza]] and [[pasta]] dishes.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Italian cheese]]
+* [[Cow's milk cheese]]
+* [[Lombardy]]
+* [[Piedmont]]
+* [[Veneto]]
 [[Category:Italian cheeses]]
 [[Category:Cow's-milk cheeses]]
+[[Category:Soft cheeses]]
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