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Caciocavallo – Gourd-shaped stretched-curd cheese
Hokkaido
Caciocavallo – Gourd-shaped stretched-curd cheese by Bocca
4.3
Rating 4.3 · 1 review from Japanese buyers

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

A cheese from Bocca in Date, Hokkaido. A gourd-shaped, spindle-like cheese that melts smoothly when heated. Made with milk from the company's own dairy farm.

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 describes a pale, palm-sized caciocavallo with a gentle flavor, not too salty or heavy. Pan-fried until browned and served with bread or steamed vegetables, it was delicious.

Summary of 1 review posted on the Japanese site.

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