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This specialty hails from the Southern Italian provinces of Abbruzo, Calabria, Campania and Sicilia. The meaning of its name has been debated for centuries, but its Latin roots are Cacio - cheese and Cavallo - horse. Some historians think it is so named because it was originally made from mare's milk, others because it was transported on horseback. The most popular theory is that the name has nothing to do with a horse, rather that caciocavallo is a copy of an ancient Turkish cheese called qasqawal. The origins of the name notwithstanding, caciocavallo is a traditional pasta filata (stretched curd) cheese made from cow's milk. Other pasta filata type cheeses are mozzarella and provolone. Caciocavallos are gourd-shaped and come to us in pairs, tied together by a rope that loops around the "neck" of each cheese. After an aging period of three months, this ancient cheese takes on a tangy, meaty flavor with hints of anise and almonds.
Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 4.5 lb. form of cheese. Please call if you would like to order an uncut unit.
We hand cut and wrap this item.
Nutrition Facts
Caciocavallo DOP Cheese by Cut & Wrapped by igourmet - 1/2 lb
Serving Size 1ozTotal Servings approx. 7.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 6g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholestrol 30mg
Sodium 160mg
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2.2%
Iron
0%
Vitamin E
0%
Nutrition Facts
Caciocavallo DOP Cheese by Cut & Wrapped by igourmet - 4.5 lbs - Whole Form
Serving Size 1ozTotal Servings approx. 7.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 6g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholestrol 30mg
Sodium 160mg
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2.2%
Iron
0%
Vitamin E
0%
What’s the best way to store my cheese? The best way to keep cheese fresh is to store it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge. Before doing so, wrap in parchment or wax paper, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap. You can also buy our exclusive cheese storage bags, specially created to keep your cheese fresher, longer.
Unless used for cooking, we don’t recommend storing cheese in the freezer as this will alter its texture. What is the best temperature to serve my cheese? Remove cheese from the fridge an hour before serving, as cheese is best experienced at room temperature to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors.
How long will my cheese stay fresh in the refrigerator? The length of time cheeses last in the fridge after opening depends largely on the type of cheese. Soft varieties tend to spoil more quickly than hard varieties. Please refer to the table below for a convenient reference:
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