Brocciu Corse / Brocciu Cheese

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About Brocciu Corse / Brocciu Cheese

Brocciu Corse, also known simply as Brocciu, is a traditional cheese from Corsica, France. It is a whey cheese made exclusively from fresh goat's and/or ewe's milk whey, supplemented with fresh whole ewe's and/or goat's milk used in its raw state. The cheese is available in two varieties: fresh (frais) and ripened (passu). Brocciu Corse is characterized by its firm texture, creamy consistency, and mild, slightly salty flavor. It is a key ingredient in many regional Corsican dishes, such as omelettes with wild mint and traditional pastries. The cheese is protected under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status, ensuring its production is confined to the geographical area of Corsica.

Key Facts

Country of Origin France
Specific Origin Corsica
Protection PDO (1996)
Milk Type Goat's and/or ewe's milk
Milk Treatment Raw
Fat Content Minimum of 40 grams per 100 grams of cheese after complete desiccation
Texture Firm, creamy consistency
Flavor Mild, slightly salty
Colors Pure white to cream
Forms Truncated cone shape, weighing between 250 grams and 3 kilograms
Age Available fresh or ripened
Rennet Type Traditional or commercially produced rennet; no other coagulating enzymes permitted
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