| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Classification | Fresh cheese, soft |
| AOP/PDO | Since 2012 |
| Milk | Raw cow’s milk |
| Diameter | 2.35 to 9.75 inches (6 to 25 cm) |
| Thickness | 0.75 to 2 inches (2 to 5 cm) |
| Weight | 3.5 oz to 4.5 lb (100 g to 2 kg) |
| Fat content | 8% |
| Aroma | Mild, citrusy, herbal |
| Taste | Sweet, sour, slight saltiness that gives way to a fresh herbaceous flavor on the finish |
| Pairing | Piadina (flatbread) with rucola & prosciutto, risotto, caramelized figs |
| Texture | Creamy, flowing, spreadable |
| Color | White |
Squacquerone di Romagna is a classic cheese that dates back centuries.
The cheese is made with cow’s milk situated in the Romagna Apennines where they are fed with forage from the Pianura Padana (Po Valley) – this has been traditionally done so for many years.
Today, Squacquerone di Romagna is still an incredibly exclusive cheese due to its short aging period of less than 4 days and must be consumed fresh within a few days of production.
This cheese is home only to the provinces of Ravenna, Forli-Cesena, Rimini, Bologna and part of Ferrara.
Tasting Notes
A spreadable cheese par excellence thanks to its creamy, unctuous, and somewhat flowing texture.
Squacquerone di Romagna is both sweet and sour and offers a slight saltiness that gives way to a fresh herbaceous flavor on the finish.
Packaging
On the packaging, the name of the cheese must be indicated in Sari Extra Bold italic font, and exclusively in blue and white.
How to Enjoy (PAIRING)
Locals love spreading this cheese on Piadina Romagnola (a kind of flatbread people in the region uses) along with rucola & prosciutto.
This cheese can be used on cheese & meat board for party and is also an excellent pairing with honey, fruit preserves, and/or caramelised figs.
It can also be used in many dishes such as in risotto and pastas or even dessert such as cheesecake.
You can also try out the flatbread below for a quick, easy-to-prep snack:
- LAVASH FLATBREAD WITH WHOLE GRAIN & FLAX: these soft, thin, and pliable flatbreads are a good source of fiber.
- QUICK & EASY MEALS: perfect for wraps, pinwheels, flatbread pizzas, paninis, dips, chips, and any dish or snack throughout the day.
- REAL BREAD, 11 SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: Water, Whole Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour, Oat Fiber, Wheat Gluten, Flaxseed, Sugar, Sea Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Yeast, Organic Enzymes.
- FAST FACTS: 100 calories and 6g protein per 7.75” x 10” sheet. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Vegan. Non-GMO. Soy Free. No gums. Contains wheat. Family owned since 1992.
- STORAGE TIP: pop in the fridge upon arrival (good for 3 weeks refrigerated), or in the freezer (good for 6 months frozen). Occupies minimal space. Thaws in minutes.
More Cheeses from Italy:
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- Casatella Trevigiana
- Burrata
- Strachitunt PDO
- Spressa delle Giudicarie PDO
- Trentingrana PDO
- Bitto PDO
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