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Caciocavallo – Gourd-shaped stretched-curd cheese
Hokkaido
Caciocavallo – Gourd-shaped stretched-curd cheese by Muminsha
4.2
Rating 4.2 · 1 review from Japanese buyers

[ Taste: 5.0 Value: 4.0 Volume: 3.0 Design: 5.0 Portability: 4.0 Shelf life: 4.0 ]

A cheese from Muminsha of Hokkaido. A gourd-shaped, spindle-like cheese that originated in southern Italy and melts when grilled. Made with Hokkaido milk.

Good to know before you fly

  • Storage

    Keep refrigerated
  • Customs

    Contains dairy or egg – check your country's customs rules before taking it home.

What Japanese buyers say

The one reviewer recommends slicing this gourd-shaped cheese 1 to 2 cm thick and grilling both sides, calling the saltiness, richness and stretch perfect. Eat it soon after cooking; it goes well with wine.

Summary of 1 review posted on the Japanese site.

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