Scamorza

Scamorza is an Italian cheese that belongs to the pasta filata family, much like mozzarella. Scamorza cheese is made from cow's milk in the regions of Apulia, Calabria, and Campania. The cheese undergoes a stretching and moulding process, giving it a smooth and elastic texture similar to mozzarella. When fresh, Scamorza has a firm and springy texture. As it ages, it becomes softer and more elastic. Scamorza is shaped like a pear or a teardrop, and it comes in different sizes.

The colour of the cheese is usually white, but smoked versions, known as Scamorza Affumicata, have a brownish tint. Scamorza has a mild and slightly sweet taste, while the smoked variety has a smoky and savoury flavour. Scamorza can be eaten fresh, melted in hot dishes, or grilled. The smoked version adds a distinctive flavour to dishes.