Mixed Cacioricotta Vacuum-Packed 250g Del Duca

Mixed Cacioricotta Del Duca: the cheesemaking soul of Apulia

The Mixed Cacioricotta Del Duca is a traditional cheese from Southern Italy, an authentic expression of Apulian cheesemaking culture. It is a semi-hard cheese produced using a unique method: an ancient technique that combines the principles of cheese (rennet) and those of ricotta (heating the milk to high temperature). Hence the name "cacioricotta", a blend of the two words. This "mixed" version comes from the union of cow's milk and sheep's or goat's milk, which gives the cheese a refined balance between sweetness, savouriness and a characteristic slightly tangy note.

Vacuum-packed in a practical 250-gram format, the Mixed Cacioricotta Del Duca reaches your professional kitchen perfectly preserved, ready to express all its Mediterranean character. It is a valuable ingredient for restaurants, trattorias, delicatessens and catering businesses that wish to bring the true gastronomic identity of Southern Italy to the table.

Origin and tradition

Cacioricotta is one of the most representative cheeses of Apulia and of some areas of Basilicata and Calabria. It was born from the knowledge of shepherds, who during the hottest months had to find a way to preserve milk by transforming it into a stable and nourishing cheese. Production still follows the historic method today: the milk is heated almost to boiling (as for ricotta), then cooled and curdled. This double step gives the paste a compact consistency and an extraordinary aptitude for ageing and grating.

The mixed version, with cow's milk combined with sheep's or goat's milk, is particularly appreciated because it unites the roundness and creaminess of cow's milk with the aromatic intensity of sheep's or goat's milk, giving rise to a rich yet always harmonious flavour profile.

Organoleptic characteristics

The Mixed Cacioricotta Del Duca stands out for its clear and recognisable sensory profile, ideal both for table consumption and for use in cooking.

• Appearance: white or slightly ivory paste, compact and homogeneous, with a thin rind that is absent or barely noticeable in the fresher versions.
• Aroma: intense and milky, with notes of cooked milk, grass and hay typical of southern pastures.
• Flavour: full and savoury, with a pleasant tangy edge and a slightly piquant finish that increases with ageing.
• Texture: compact and crumbly, perfect to cut into flakes or to grate.

Uses in the kitchen

Cacioricotta is an extremely versatile cheese, the undisputed protagonist of Apulian cuisine. Its classic use is grated over pasta dishes: it is the essential pairing for orecchiette with turnip tops, for fresh tomato and basil sauces and for pasta with ragù. Grated raw at the end of cooking, it releases all its aroma without overpowering the other ingredients.

• Over first courses: grated over orecchiette, tomato pasta, gnocchi and risotto for an authentically Mediterranean touch.
• In appetisers: cut into flakes and served with extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives and rustic bread.
• On cheese boards: the protagonist of a Southern Italian cheese board, accompanied by jams, honey and figs.
• In cooking: excellent in savoury tarts, omelettes and for gratinating oven-baked vegetables.

Its natural savouriness often allows you to reduce the addition of salt in preparations, enhancing the authentic flavours of dishes.

Storage

Thanks to the vacuum packaging, the Mixed Cacioricotta Del Duca retains its freshness and quality for a long time. It should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between +2 °C and +6 °C. Once the package is opened, it is advisable to consume the product within a few days, keeping it wrapped in baking paper or in an airtight container to preserve its aroma and softness. Before consumption or grating, it is recommended to leave it at room temperature for a few minutes, in order to enhance its aromas and flavours.

Why choose it for your business

For restaurateurs and food-service operators in Switzerland, the Mixed Cacioricotta Del Duca represents a distinctive ingredient capable of enriching menus with the authenticity of Southern Italy. LAPA guarantees reliable supply and widespread logistics throughout Switzerland, with temperature-controlled deliveries to Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel. Order online on LAPA's B2B platform and receive a selected product, stored and shipped in compliance with the cold chain.