Chef at 16:35, 21 July 2014

2014-07-21T16:35:16Z

New page

{{#seo:
|title=Mozzarella nella mortella cheese suppliers, pictures, product info
|titlemode=replace
|keywords=#mozzarellanellamortellacheese #myrtle #cheeses #italian #cowsmilkcheese #mozzarella #tomatoes #preserve #hand #cheese #cowsmilkcheeses
|hashtagrev=12032020
|description=Mozzarella nella mortella is a cows' milk cheese from the lower Cilento, and in particular some boroughs in the mountain communities of
}}


[[Image:Mozzarella nella mortella cheese.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Mozzarella nella mortella cheese]]
Mozzarella nella mortella is a [[Cows' milk cheese|cows' milk cheese]] from the lower Cilento, and in particular some boroughs in the mountain communities of Bussento, Mingardo, Cervati, and Gelbison in the [[Italian]] region of Campania. The [[Cheeses|cheeses]] are stored and transported on sprigs of [[Myrtle|myrtle]] (''Mirtus communis'') from which it takes its name ('mortella' is Italian for [[Myrtle|myrtle]]). This use may have sprung from the need to [[Preserve|preserve]] the fresh mozzarella in transport from the pastures, where it was produced, to homes.

The [[Milk|milk]], mainly from the Podolica breed of [[Cow|cow]], is warmed to 37°C, followed by the addition of [[Rennet|rennet]]. The coagulation time is 70 minutes and then the [[Curds|curds]] are cut. Maturation takes place in special tanks in the absence (or almost) of serum for 12 to 24 hours. Then follows the traditional operation of spinning and shaping the [[Mozzarella|mozzarella]] which is done by [[Hand|hand]]. They are packaged in "clusters" consisting of 6 to 10 mozzarella, then wrapped in twigs and tied at the ends with shoots of broom or other plants.

The [[Cheese|cheese]] is bright white, with a rough surface and the touch and the cut is slightly elastic. The scent of [[Myrtle|myrtle]] and fresh [[Milk|milk]] opens up the palate with an aromatic flavour. It is best consumed by itself, but can be served with [[Ham|ham]] or [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]].

{{CheeseContact}}
[[Category:Ingredients]] [[Category:Dairy products]] [[Category:Cheeses]]
[[Category:Cows' milk cheeses]]
[[Category:Italian cheeses]]
[[Category:Campania cheeses]]

<code 'hashtagrev:12032020'>[[Special:Search/mozzarellanellamortellacheese|#mozzarellanellamortellacheese]] [[Special:Search/myrtle|#myrtle]] [[Special:Search/cheeses|#cheeses]] [[Special:Search/italian|#italian]] [[Special:Search/cowsmilkcheese|#cowsmilkcheese]] [[Special:Search/mozzarella|#mozzarella]] [[Special:Search/tomatoes|#tomatoes]] [[Special:Search/preserve|#preserve]] [[Special:Search/hand|#hand]] [[Special:Search/cheese|#cheese]] [[Special:Search/cowsmilkcheeses|#cowsmilkcheeses]]
</code>

Mozzarella nella mortella cheese - Revision history

Chef at 16:35, 21 July 2014