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Cașcaval
Pasta FilataSheep MilkRomaniaNONE
Romania's most popular stretched-curd cheese, derived from the Italian caciocavallo tradition. Made primarily from sheep milk, it has a smooth yellow paste and is used extensively in Romanian cooking, especially for grilling (cașcaval pane).
Characteristics
Texture
Semi-firm, smooth, elastic
Flavor
Mild, slightly tangy, buttery
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