Cremoso cheese
Cremoso (in Spanish, creamy) is a fresh cheese elaborated with cow's milk, with or without the addition of cream. It has its origin in Argentina, and derives from Italian cheeses with similar characteristics as Crescenza.
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| Country of origin | Argentina |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurised | Yes |
| Texture | Smooth, creamy, soft, mild flavors |
| Weight | between 2 to 5 kg (4.4 to 11.0 lb). |
| Aging time | 20 days (up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)) 30 days (between 2.5 to 5 kg (5.5 to 11.0 lb)) |
Nowadays is the most consumed cheese in Argentina and it represents almost 40% of domestic production of cheese. From its origin as a companion of quince or Dulce de batata, its uses have evolved and now is used for making pizzas as a substitute for mozzarella.
It is a soft cheese, with 45-55% water. It has no crust, and is presented in vacuum-sealed parallelepiped packages.
Sources
- Cremoso. Fact Sheet, Quesos Argentinos, published by INTI Lácteos. (in Spanish)
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