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Every country has something in its past which it is proud of and in case of Italy it is the continuing tradition of cultural and culinary heritage, particularly the Italian cheeses, which have been a constant source of pride and worldwide fame. Although Italy is a European country, the Italian cheeses have evolved into global products which have successfully carried the heritage of their parent country to the far and wide corners of the world.

Italian cheeses are available throughout the world in a variety of tastes and flavors and one of the most well known varieties is an Italian cheese named Mozzarella. This is a fresh Italian cheese which is white in color, has a soft texture and is chewy in nature. It is prepared from buffalo milk, which is found only in Italy and is well known for its use in pizzas and lasagna preparations.

The region of Lombardy in Italy boasts of having given the world its only blue cheese named gorgonzola in form of two main varieties namely gorgonzola mountain and gorgonzola dolce. While the former serves as an accompaniment for white wines, soups and stews due to its sharp flavor, the latter is served with fruits and desserts because it is comparatively sweeter. The special feature of this cheese is that it is mild when it is young and becomes progressively sharper in taste as it becomes older.

The conventional method of using whipped cream in dessert preparations is compromised upon only in case of a single Italian cheese which is known as mascarpone. The reason for this substitution is that among all Italian cheeses this one is rich and creamy and can blend well with desserts due to its mild flavor.

Grated parmesan cheese or sliced parmesan cheese is a well known delicacy all over the world and it happens to be a full flavored Italian cheese which has been matured for two-three years. This cheese is distinguished from others due to its hard rind and cheese gourmets claim that it tastes best when it is absolutely fresh.

The Scamorza is distinct among all the Italian cheeses because of its shape which it acquires during its maturation. This cheese is prepared by hanging the fresh and unpasteurized cow's milk by a string and it is usually served with fruits.

Pecorino is probably an exception among the Italian cheeses because it is prepared from ewe%u2019s milk and is available in four main varieties namely Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Toscano, Pecorino Sardo and Pecorino Siciliano. This variety of Italian cheese is salty to taste and is subjected to maturation after which it is normally served as an accompaniment to desserts.

One of the traditional Italian cheeses which have been a part of the Italian culture since the ancient Roman civilization is the Grana Padano which is also prepared from un-pasteurized milk and has a smooth, hard and thick natural rind. This cheese is marked by its pale yellow interior as well as its fruity flavor which would remind one of a pineapple.

Want to find out more about Italian cheeses, then visit Chris Perry's site on how to choose the best Italian imports for your needs.

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