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Squaquerone cheese
Country of origin	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Source of milk	Cow
Texture	Soft and crumbly
Certification	Protected designation of origin (PDO)

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

Description

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. It is made of pasteurized, raw, extremely soft, creamy, and spreadable milk. The color is ivory white and the taste notes are typically lactic, with a sweet-sour taste. It is one of the main products with which piadina is stuffed.

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.

Etymology

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

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