Campania · Italy
Mozzarella Fior di Latte.
A cloud of pure milky sweetness that melts across your palate, leaving whispers of fresh cream and subtle tang. The texture is simultaneously delicate and yielding, with a subtle springiness that dissolves into silky richness. Its barely-there presence—gentle as fresh milk, clean as morning air—makes it the perfect blank canvas rather than a bold statement.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Mozzarella fior di latte (flower of milk) is the cow's milk version of mozzarella, distinct from the buffalo milk PDO Mozzarella di Bufala Campana.
It has been made in Campania since the 16th century and is the primary pizza cheese in Neapolitan tradition. While widely produced across Italy, the Campanian versions made near Naples are considered superior.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Pasta filata
- Rind
- rindless
- Age
- 0 mo
- Intensity
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are drawn from each cheese's flavour and aroma profile. This is Mozzarella Fior di Latte's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for pasta filata cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 20–30 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Tear, don't cut — torn mozzarella and burrata expose more surface and taste creamier.
Store
Fresh and brined cheeses keep best covered in their liquid — and are happiest eaten within days.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Mozzarella.
27 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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