The smoked cheese can be used in a wide variety of dishes: it can be offered as an appetizer, a side dish, or even cooked in more complex recipes. Whether you run a restaurant, a trattoria, or a pizzeria, you will always find a way to serve smoked cheese in a delicious way.
Smoking is certainly part of the Italian culinary tradition. The cheese is exposed to the smoke of straw or wood, depending on the type, thus acquiring a deeper and more intense flavor. It is generally an ingredient that can never be missing in a kitchen.
At Latteria Sorrentina you have access to a wide catalog to choose the smoked cheese you prefer. Discover all our varieties of provola and scamorza!
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Smoked provola is a stretched-curd cow’s milk cheese, a specialty produced throughout the Campania region that shares with mozzarella both its production techniques and its ancient origins. It shares the same production techniques as mozzarella, but unlike it, it can be stored for a longer time.
The aromatic flavor of smoking offers a unique taste experience, making this semi-hard cheese a versatile ingredient. Browse the Latteria Sorrentina catalog and discover the authentic taste of smoked provola by choosing from the different varieties:
Provola di Napoli: produced with 100% Campanian milk, it has an intense flavor and a compact texture. Perfect for appetizers or cold dishes.
Provola dei Monti: with a delicate smoking and an unmistakable taste, it reflects the cheesemaking tradition of the Campanian mountains.
Provola della Penisola: crafted according to the tradition of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Smoked provola offers an interesting nutritional profile:
Proteins: about 25 grams per 100 grams of product.
Fats: provides healthy fats that improve flavor and texture.
Vitamins: a good source of vitamin A and vitamin B12.
Minerals: calcium and phosphorus, essential for bone health.
– Protein source: ideal for a balanced diet thanks to its high protein content.
– Satiety: contributes to a feeling of fullness thanks to proteins and healthy fats.
– Unique flavor: smoking adds a distinctive and aromatic taste.
Smoked provola is a versatile cheese that can be used in various preparations:
– Appetizers: serve it with cured meats and fresh vegetables.
– Gourmet pizza: adds a smoky note to pizzas and calzones.
– Main courses: use it to fill meat rolls or as a stuffing for vegetables.
– Pasta and rice: it melts perfectly in baked pasta and risottos.
What could be more flavorful and intense than a good smoked cheese on a pizza or in a restaurant dish? Only a fresh cheese smoked according to tradition, in fact, can enhance the flavor of dishes and prepare you for a unique and delicious sensory experience.
Thanks to the ancient art of smoking and the special preservation technique, cooking and flavoring the cheese with the smoke produced by burning wood, Latteria Sorrentina is able to provide you with the best smoked cheese that you can serve to your customers and guests. Ordering it is simple and choosing it is even easier: we can offer you smoked loaf, provola, or smoked provolette.
If you are a restaurateur or a pizza maker, what you need to create dishes and pizzas with an authentic and genuine flavor is the smoked cheese from Latteria Sorrentina because, unique in taste and preparation, it will help you make the difference.