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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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