Squacquerone facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Squacquerone
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 a very soft and creamy Italian cheese. It comes from a region in Italy called Romagna. This cheese is known for its unique texture that almost "melts" in your mouth.

What is Squacquerone Cheese?

Squacquerone cheese is made from cow's milk. It uses whole milk, which means the milk still has all its natural fat. This cheese does not need to age for a long time, so it's ready to eat quite quickly.

It is a bit like another Italian cheese called crescenza. However, Squacquerone is even softer and has more water in it. It is made from milk that has been pasteurized. This means the milk was heated to kill any germs, making it safe to eat.

The cheese is super soft, creamy, and easy to spread. It has a lovely ivory white color. It tastes fresh and milky, with a mix of sweet and slightly sour flavors. People often use it to fill a type of Italian flatbread called piadina. It's a very popular snack!

Squacquerone di Romagna PDO

There is a special kind of Squacquerone called Squacquerone di Romagna. This cheese has a special label called PDO. PDO stands for "Protected Designation of Origin."

This means that Squacquerone di Romagna can only be made in certain areas. It must also follow strict rules about how it is produced. This ensures the cheese is always made in the traditional way and keeps its special quality.

Where Does the Name "Squacquerone" Come From?

The name "Squacquerone" comes from the Romagna region of Italy. It relates to the word "squaglia", which means "melts" or "dissolves."

This name perfectly describes the cheese's very soft and watery texture. It feels like it melts in your mouth because it has a lot of water in it.