Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese made from water cow milk whey left over from the production of cheese. Like other whey cheeses, it is made by coagulating the proteins that remain after the casein has been used to make cheese, notably albumin and globulin.
Ricotta (literally meaning "recooked") protein can be harvested if the whey is first allowed to become more acidic by additional fermentation (by letting it sit for 12–24 hours at room temperature). Then the acidified whey is heated to near boiling. The combination of low pH and high temperature denatures the protein and causes it to precipitate, forming a fine curd. Once cooled, it is separated by passing the liquid through a fine cloth, leaving the curd behind.
Ricotta curds are creamy white in appearance, and slightly sweet in taste. The fat content changes depending on the brand and the type of milk used. In this form, it is somewhat similar in texture to some cottage cheese variants, though considerably lighter. It is highly perishable. However, ricotta also is made in aged varieties which are preservable for much longer.
A mouthful of our creamy cow’s milk ricotta is the closest you’ll get to eating delicious clouds. Irresistibly light and fluffy curds made from fresh, milky whey — a magical by-product of our cheese-making process.
Fior Di Latte are small mozzarella cheeses the size of an tennis ball. Like other mozzarellas, they are semi-soft, white and rindless unripened mild cheeses which originated in Naples.
Fior Di Latte of whole cow's milk where the higher liquid content lends to the soft consistency.
This cheese is described by its Italian name which means flower of milk. It is made in the pasta filata manner by dipping curds into hot whey, and kneading, pulling and stretching. Each cheese is about the size and shape of a tennis ball.
Soft and silky-smooth, these tennis ball-sized morsels of our cow’s milk mozzarella have a delicate, milky flavour. Perfect with tomatoes and basil for a summery caprese. Or, for a little indulgence, do as Nonna used to do: sandwich some prosciutto between two slices of fior di latte, then crumb and fry.
Persian-style feta, made with 100% Australian buffalo milk. Incredibly creamy, mild flavour. Add to your avocado toast, enjoy with warm flatbread, or jazz up your salads.
Persian-style feta, made with 100% Australian buffalo milk. Incredibly creamy, mild flavour. Add to your avocado toast, enjoy with warm flatbread, or jazz up your salads.
Silky, spreadable texture with a lightly salty, creamy flavour. Use in spinach feta pies, toss in salads, or serve on bruschetta with roasted peppers and aged balsamic vinegar.
Silky, spreadable texture with a lightly salty, creamy flavour. Use in spinach feta pies, toss in salads, or serve on bruschetta with roasted peppers and aged balsamic vinegar.
Soft, fresh melting mozzarella. Designed for your pizza, destined for your pasta bake. Pizzarella is a cow’s milk cheese that’s stretched in less water than its mozzarella cousins, giving it a lower moisture content and a superior melt that’s perfect for pizzas. Tear it up and toss it onto your margherita or capricciosa.
Soft, fresh melting mozzarella. Designed for your pizza, destined for your pasta bake. Pizzarella is a cow’s milk cheese that’s stretched in less water than its mozzarella cousins, giving it a lower moisture content and a superior melt that’s perfect for pizzas. Tear it up and toss it onto your margherita or capricciosa.
Naturally wood-smoked firm mozzarella. Sweet, toffee flavour profile. Perfect for all your melting needs. It’s lightly smoked with Aussie beechwood, adding hints of caramel to its natural sweetness and acidity. For an extra smoky twist, put it on your pizza or in piadina with speck. Or do as Mum does: pop a thin slice over your egg as it fries.
Naturally wood-smoked firm mozzarella. Sweet, toffee flavour profile. Perfect for all your melting needs. It’s lightly smoked with Aussie beechwood, adding hints of caramel to its natural sweetness and acidity. For an extra smoky twist, put it on your pizza or in piadina with speck. Or do as Mum does: pop a thin slice over your egg as it fries.
Stracciatella is the decadent filling that hides at the heart of our burrata. Long strips of stretched curd are torn by hand into stringy strands and bathed in luscious cream with a dash of salt, creating a rich, velvety mixture that melts in your mouth.
Cheeses and cold meats are delivered in the Adelaide Metropolitan area ONLY. For all local delivery enquiries, please contact Bottega 1995 directly at (08) 8362 0455. Thank you
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