Italian Scamorza Cheese

Fresh and smoked traditional Southern Italy cheese with spun paste from cows' milk

Discover Alifood selection of Italian Scamorza cheese. Scamorza is a famous Italian cheese, originating in Southern Italy, with two versions fresh and smoked. Scamorza is an Italian and spun paste cows' milk cheese belonging to the "pasta filata" family. The cheese is made from pasteurized cows' milk or from a mixture of cows' and sheep's milk. Scamorza has a characteristic pear shape and the process of ripening the cheese has given Scamorza its name, which in Italian means ‘beheaded’. The fresh Scamorza version is ivory white, with a smooth texture and a delicious sweet and fresh taste. On the other hand, the smoked Scamorza version is golden-brown and with a more intensive and definite flavor. Scamorza is a kind of cheese appreciated both on its own and as an ingredient in preparing savory recipes.