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Stracciatella — Montrone
Heart of burrata · Puglia

Stracciatella

By Montrone · Puglia, Italy

The heart of burrata sold on its own: shredded stretched curd (straccia means 'torn') submerged in cream. Runny texture, fresh, sweet milky flavour. Highly perishable, sold in pails for catering.

Heart of burrataType
RunnyTexture
Cow's milkMilk
PugliaRegion
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ITasting notes

Profile

Intensity
MildIntense
Creaminess
FirmCreamy
Saltiness
Lightly saltedSalty
Milkiness
NeutralMilky

Tasting

Appearance

White, visible strands, almost runny.

Aroma

Distinctly milky, delicate.

On the palate

Creamy, melting, sweet, short finish.

Aromas

Fresh milkSweet creamWarm milk

Pairings

BruschettaFresh pastaAntipastiPizza topping
IIIThe producer

Caseificio Montrone (Puglia), a stretched-curd specialist; the organic version is Quattro Portoni (buffalo milk).

IVAvailable formats

Formats of this product for foodservice. Prices and availability on request.

CutAverage weightPack
Tray250 g×8Request
PailCatering volume300 g×6Request
PailPortion150 g×8Request
VSpecifications
Information
Origin
Puglia, Italy
Format
250 g
Packaging
Case of 8
Storage
Refrigerated (2–4 °C), to be consumed very quickly
Reference
FRO-023
The cheese
Milk
Cow's milk, pasteurised
Paste type
Stretched curd, shredded, plus cream
Ageing
Fresh
Raw / pasteurised milk
Pasteurised
Appellation
Not protected