Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO
The Undisputed Queen
The Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO is the most prestigious Italian fresh cheese in the world. Made with 100% buffalo milk, it offers intense flavor, unique elastic texture and an incomparable organoleptic experience.
PDO Characteristics
Production Area
Territory:
- Campania (provinces: Caserta, Salerno)
- Lazio (provinces: Latina, Frosinone, Rome)
- Apulia (Foggia)
- Molise (bordering areas)
Technical Profile
| class="table table-bordered" style="width: | Value |
|---|---|
| Milk | 100% Mediterranean buffalo |
| Weight | 50g - 800g (multiple formats) |
| Moisture | 60-65% |
| Fat | Min 52% d.m. |
| Shelf life | 3-7 days |
| Flavor | Intense, sweet, tangy |
Buffalo vs. Cow's Milk
| Aspetto | Buffalo | Fior di Latte (Cow) |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 100% buffalo | 100% cow |
| Flavor | Intense, characteristic | Delicate, neutral |
| Fat | 52% (richer) | 40-45% |
| Price/kg | €18-28 | €10-15 |
| Use | Raw, tasting | Pizza, cooking |
| Texture | Elastic, fibrous | Compact, soft |
Use in Cuisine
Gourmet Caprese
- Buffalo mozzarella 250g
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Quality extra virgin olive oil
- Maldon salt
Gourmet Margherita Pizza
Topping:
- San Marzano tomato
- Buffalo mozzarella AFTER baking (not before!)
- Fresh basil
- Extra virgin olive oil
LAPA Buffalo Mozzarella
- ✅ PDO Certified
- ✅ Freshness 24-48h from production
- ✅ Cold chain guaranteed
- ✅ Formats: 125g, 250g, 500g
- ✅ Delivery 24-48h Switzerland
Formats
- 125g: Single portion
- 250g: Classic (1-2 people)
- 500g: Sharing
- Bocconcini 50g: For salads
Wine Pairings
- 🍷 Falanghina - Campanian, fresh
- 🍷 Greco di Tufo - Structured
- 🍷 Fiano di Avellino - Elegant
- 🍷 Prosecco - Light bubbles
FAQ
What's the difference between buffalo mozzarella and burrata?
Mozzarella di Bufala:
- Compact pasta filata
- 100% buffalo milk
- Uniform elastic texture
- Intense flavor
- Pasta filata shell + stracciatella filling
- Cow's milk (typically)
- Creamy inner texture
- More delicate flavor
How to store buffalo mozzarella?
Prosecco
Why does buffalo mozzarella cost more?
- Milk yield: Buffaloes produce LESS milk (10L/day vs. 25L cows)
- Milk quality: Richer, fattier, more protein
- Breeding: More expensive, delicate animals
- Processing: Artisanal, very fresh
- PDO: Strict controls, traceability
Conclusion
The Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO is the excellent fresh cheese for restaurants that focus on quality. Essential for caprese, refined appetizers, and gourmet pizzas.
LAPA guarantees: PDO certified, 24-48h freshness, fast delivery to Switzerland.
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