Ricotta di bufala is a traditional Italian cheese made from the milk of water buffaloes. It is a popular delicacy in the Lazio region of Italy, particularly in the towns and communes of Latina, Frosinone, and Viterbo. This cheese can be found in various stores and shops in these areas, such as Caseificio La Contadina in Latina, Caseificio Il Fiorino in Frosinone, and Caseificio Il Fiorino in Viterbo.
Ricotta di bufala comes in different variations, including affumicata (smoked), infornata (baked), and salata (salted). The smoked ricotta di bufala has a distinct smoky flavor, while the baked version is cooked in an oven, giving it a slightly caramelized taste. The salted ricotta di bufala is seasoned with salt, enhancing its flavor.
This cheese has received the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food products. The specifications for ricotta di bufala include being made exclusively from buffalo milk, using traditional production methods, and being produced in specific geographical areas.
Sources:
– “Ricotta di bufala” – Caseificio La Contadina (caseificiolacontadina.it)
– “Ricotta di bufala” – Caseificio Il Fiorino (caseificioilfiorino.it)
– “Ricotta di bufala” – Prodotti Tipici Lazio (prodottitipicilazio.it)