Buffalo Milk Cheeses

Mozzarella is a semi-soft, non-aged cheese from southern Italy, made by stretching and kneading the curd. Cow's milk versions are called fior di latte, buffalo milk versions mozzarella di bufala, and it tops most pizza.

Paneer is a fresh, non-aged cheese from South Asia, made by curdling cow or buffalo milk with acid instead of rennet. It does not melt, so it holds its shape in curries, fritters and skewered dishes like paneer tikka.

Domiati is the most common cheese in Egypt, a soft white salty cheese usually made from buffalo or cow milk. Salt goes into the milk before the rennet, which sets it apart from feta and gives the cheese its sharp, …

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese from Puglia with a pouch of stretched mozzarella curd around a filling of stracciatella and cream. Cut it open and the soft centre spills out, which is what it is known for.

Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese made from the leftover whey of sheep, cow, goat, or water buffalo milk cheesemaking. The fresh curds are creamy white and slightly sweet, and they turn up in cannoli and cheesecakes as readily as …

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana is a fresh, soft pasta filata cheese made from the milk of the Italian Mediterranean buffalo, produced in Campania and a few nearby areas under PDO rules. By production value it is Italy's fourth PDO product.

Rumi, also spelled Roumy, is the main hard cheese of Egypt, made from cow's or buffalo milk with no starter culture. Three to four months of aging give it an open texture, a pungent smell and a sharp flavor that …

Bocconcini are bite-sized balls of fresh mozzarella from southern Italy, made by the stretched-curd pasta filata method. They are often skewered with cherry tomatoes as an appetiser.

Sulguni is a brined cheese from the Samegrelo region of Georgia, made from cow or buffalo milk. Sour and moderately salty, with a dimpled, elastic body, it is nicknamed pickled cheese and usually served in wedges or deep-fried.

Caciotta is an Italian cheese made from cow, sheep, goat, or water buffalo milk. It ripens for a short time and comes in small cylindrical wheels with a soft yellow rind, a pale body, and a mild flavor.

Boerenkaas is a Dutch farmhouse cheese, mostly handmade from raw cow, goat, sheep or buffalo milk. Its name has been protected as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed in the European Union since 2007.

Provoleta is an Argentine provolone made by spinning the curd, sold in small discs that hold their shape over fire. It is grilled until part-melted and eaten at the start of an asado, often with oregano, chilli flakes and bread.

Mozzarella (Australian) is a semi-soft, brined cheese made in Australia from either cow's or water buffalo's milk. It can be produced using pasteurized or unpasteurized milk and has a fat content of 45%. This cheese is known for its milky …

Smoked Sulguni is a traditional Georgian cheese made from a mix of buffalo's and cow's milk, originating from the regions of Svaneti and Samegrelo. This cheese has a semi-firm texture and is easily recognized by its yellow color. It offers …

Kupa Paniri is a traditional Iranian cheese typically made from sheep's milk, although goat's milk can also be used. This cheese has a soft texture and a mild, creamy flavor, somewhat similar to fresh mozzarella. It is often used in …

Fresh Mozzarella is a soft cheese originating from the Campania region of Italy. Made from either cow's or water buffalo's milk, it can be crafted using pasteurized or unpasteurized milk. The cheese has a smooth, delicate texture and is often …

Pasta filata is the Italian spun-curd technique behind mozzarella, provolone, caciocavallo and scamorza. Fresh curd is kneaded in hot water until it turns soft, elastic and stringy, which gives the finished cheese its fibrous structure.

Ricotta di bufala campana is a fresh dairy product made by coagulating buffalo whey in parts of Campania, Lazio, Puglia and Molise. It is a protected designation of origin, known for its porcelain white paste and fresh, delicately sweet taste.

Bulgarsko byalo salamureno sirene is a traditional cheese from Bulgaria. It is a fermented milk product made from cow’s, sheep’s, goat’s, buffalo’s, or mixed milk. The cheese is known for its white, porcelain-like appearance and moderately firm, pliant texture. It …

Caciocavallo di Bufala is a traditional Italian cheese made from pasteurized water buffalo's milk. It is a semi-hard, artisan cheese known for its savory flavor and earthy aroma. The cheese is typically shaped into a teardrop and aged for a …