What is this product?
Pecorino Pepato is a semi-hard sheep’s-milk cheese with whole black peppercorns, supplied in 250 g portions. The pepper gives the cheese a lively savoury character for the table and the kitchen.
Producer and format
Bucaro is the brand of this Pecorino Pepato. The professional format is 250 g per portion and 8 portions per case, a practical unit for cheese boards and kitchen mise en place.
Organoleptic profile
The cheese has a firm yet workable body, a savoury sheep’s-milk base and a clear pepper note. The whole peppercorns add aroma and a measured spicy lift without hiding the cheese character.
Professional uses and dosing
Serve it in slices or pieces on cheese boards, grate or shave it over pasta, risotto and grilled vegetables, or melt it into bakes. Start with a small amount in a recipe and adjust to the desired pepper intensity; it pairs well with full-bodied reds, honey and pears.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not serve it straight from cold storage if a fuller aroma is desired, and do not grate it over a dish that is already heavily salted. Keep the peppercorns distributed when cutting and avoid leaving the cheese exposed to air.
Storage and handling
Keep the portions refrigerated at 0 to 4 degrees Celsius and well wrapped. Bring only the service quantity to room temperature and reseal the remaining cheese after use.
LAPA delivery in Switzerland
LAPA delivers refrigerated Italian cheeses across Switzerland from Embrach, with its own refrigerated vehicles in German-speaking Switzerland (including Bern) and shipping to the remaining regions.
Who it is for
The 250 g portion and 8-piece case suit restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens and catering teams that need a distinctive sheep’s-milk cheese for boards and cooking.
Product Specifications
- Type: Hard sheep's milk cheese, 100% sheep's milk
- Ingredients: Pasteurised sheep's MILK, salt, pepper, rennet. Preservative: E235 (on the surface). Colours: E160b(ii), E172 (on the surface).
- Allergens: Contains MILK
- Rind: Inedible
- Net weight: 250 g
- Storage: Store between +2°C and +8°C
- Origin: Italy (IT 03 180 CE)
Nutritional Values per 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1609 kJ / 388 kcal |
| Fat | 32 g |
| of which saturates | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 4.5 g |
Specifications
| Brand | Auricchio |
| Categoria Pizza | Formaggi da topping |
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