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Chilli Caciotta

  • Made from pasteurized cow's or sheep's milk

  • Country of origin: Italy

  • Type: semi-soft, artisan

  • Texture: creamy and smooth

  • Flavour: spicy

  • Synonyms: Caciotta Ancho Chile, Caciotta Mexican Marigold Mint, Caciotta Basil, Chile Caciotta

Chilli caciotta (Caciotta al peperoncino) is a variation of caciotta cheese that contains chilli peppers, adding a spicy kick to the cheese. The base ingredients for chilli caciotta include cow's milk or a mixture of cow's and sheep's milk, rennet, and chilli peppers. Similar to traditional caciotta, chilli caciotta is a semi-soft cheese. The texture can vary from creamy to slightly crumbly, depending on the ageing period.

Caciotta has many variations, such as:

  • Caciotta Ancho Chile: speckled with mild ancho chilli peppers
  • Caciotta Mexican Marigold Mint: seasoned with a mint flavour
  • Caciotta Basil: seasoned with basil flavour

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