Ricotta di Bufala Campana DOP
Buffalo-milk ricotta
Ricotta made by heat-coagulating the proteins in buffalo whey, high in water and porcelain white. Truncated pyramid or truncated cone in shape, up to 2 kg, with no rind and a soft, grainy texture that must never be sandy.
Designation
- Certification
- DOP
- Category
- Other products of animal origin (eggs, honey, dairy)
- Registered
- 2010 (Reg. UE n. 634 del 19.07.10)
Where it is made
The buffalo zone spanning Campania, Lazio, Puglia and Molise.
How it is made
Minimum 20 per cent fat on dry matter. It is the by-product of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana production, given a designation of its own.