{"product_id":"caciotta-toscana-di-latte-vaccino-e-ovino-350-g","title":"Tuscan cow's and sheep's milk cheese, 350 g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed Tuscan caciotta is a soft cheese made from cow's and sheep's milk: white, smooth, and milder than pecorino. This mini caciotta from Caseificio Maremma is made with pasteurized milk and aged for about 20 days, in 350 g vacuum-packed wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMini Mixed Tuscan Caciotta: The Sweetness of Tuscan Cheesemaking Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaciotta is one of the oldest cheeses, deeply rooted in Tuscan cheesemaking tradition. It is not a niche cheese for connoisseurs; it is an everyday staple on Tuscan tables, never absent from countryside snacks, rustic appetizers, or family cheese boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mixed version, made from a blend of cow's and sheep's milk, is the most representative of Tuscan tradition: cow's milk brings softness and sweetness, while sheep's milk adds character and a slightly herbaceous note that sets this product apart from any caciotta made with a single type of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short aging period, about 20 days, is a deliberate choice: to preserve the fresh milky notes without developing the savory flavor and firmness typical of longer aging. The result is a tender, compact white paste with a balanced flavor that wins over even the most delicate palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Sheet: Mini Mixed Tuscan Caciotta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini mixed Tuscan caciotta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasteurized cow's and sheep's milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasteurized cow's and sheep's milk, salt, rennet, lactic cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 20 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTender and compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreated with food preservatives, \u003cstrong\u003enot edible\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum-packed, manual cardboard tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4°C, humidity below 90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest-before date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllergens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMOs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-GMO according to supplier declarations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAverage Nutritional Values (per 100 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1430 kJ \/ 345 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe values shown are averages and may vary slightly depending on the production batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Quality and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Mixed Tuscan Caciotta is subject to rigorous microbiological and chemical-physical checks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal coliforms: \u0026lt; 10,000 CFU\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE. coli: \u0026lt; 100 CFU\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeria monocytogenes: \u003cstrong\u003eabsent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monitoring protocol that guarantees food safety without compromising the natural character of this artisanal product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy it at its best: Tuscan tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini Caciotta Toscana should always be enjoyed after removing the rind. The outer rind is treated with food preservatives and is not edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the caciotta to room temperature at least 20 minutes before serving. At 18-20°C, the cheese softens further and its fresh milky notes become more pronounced. The aromatic profile of a fresh, briefly aged cheese always comes through better outside the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the table: classic Tuscan pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan country bread\u003c\/strong\u003e: the simplest and most fitting pairing: the crisp crust of Tuscan bread with the softness of fresh caciotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e: grilled zucchini, eggplant, and peppers with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil make a perfect summer appetizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut honey\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sweet-and-savory contrast of Tuscan honey with fresh caciotta is one of the most typical pairings for a Tuscan farmhouse breakfast or snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed onion jam\u003c\/strong\u003e: for a more elaborate cheese board, the sweetness of the onion balances the herbal notes of sheep’s milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelted cheese bruschetta\u003c\/strong\u003e: the soft cheese melts easily, making it excellent on bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolenta with melted caciotta\u003c\/strong\u003e: a Tuscan cucina povera classic: mixed-milk caciotta melts evenly without becoming grainy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilled pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e: in Tuscan ravioli and tortelloni, the sweetness of cow’s milk and the herbal notes of sheep’s milk create a balanced filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairings: The Tuscan table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVernaccia di San Gimignano\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tuscany’s quintessential white wine: fresh and mineral, ideal with soft cheeses aged for a short time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Morellino di Scansano\u003c\/strong\u003e: for those who prefer red wine, a young, fruity Morellino complements the caciotta’s delicate flavor without overpowering it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight craft beer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a lager or a Tuscan craft blanche: the beer’s freshness brings out the fresh cheese’s milky notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ: Mini Mixed Tuscan Caciotta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat the rind?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the outer rind is treated with food preservatives and \u003cstrong\u003eis not edible\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rind must be completely removed before serving and tasting the caciotta. The soft, white interior is ready to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between mixed-milk caciotta and Tuscan pecorino?\u003c\/strong\u003e The main difference is the raw material and aging. Mini Mixed-Milk Caciotta blends cow’s and sheep’s milk and is briefly aged for about 20 days, resulting in a soft texture, mild flavor, and fresh milky notes. Tuscan Pecorino PDO is made with pure sheep’s milk and aged for longer, resulting in a firmer texture and a bolder, more distinctive flavor. These are two completely different Tuscan cheeses in terms of purpose and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for people with intolerances?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini Tuscan Caciotta \u003cstrong\u003econtains milk\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance or a milk protein allergy. According to supplier declarations, it contains no GMOs. It is naturally gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should it be stored after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the vacuum package has been opened, wrap the cheese in food-grade paper or plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator at 2-4°C. Ideally, consume within 5-7 days of opening. Before opening, the best-before date is 120 days at 2-4°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for children?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, its mild flavor and short aging make it one of the most child-friendly cheeses. L'absence of spicy or intensely aged notes and its soft texture make it ideal for children’s first experiences with Tuscan artisan cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salumeria Toscana","offers":[{"title":"350 gr","offer_id":53916223963472,"sku":"CACIO-MIST-350GR","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/8069\/6144\/files\/caciotta-toscana_webp.png?v=1793791027","url":"https:\/\/naturabioitalia.com\/en\/products\/tuscan-cow-s-and-sheep-s-milk-caciotta-350-g","provider":"Natura Bio Italia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}