Crescenza or Stracchino is one of the
oldest Italian cheeses, whose origins
are spread throughout the plains of
Lombardy. Thanks to its freshness and
lightness this cheese is better able
to interpret the tastes of younger
consumers.
| TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL VALUES (in 100 g of product) | |
|---|---|
| Energetic value (Kcal) | 1086 kJ / 262 Kcal |
| Fat(g) | 21,1 g |
| Of which Saturates (g) | 15,1 g |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3 g |
| Of which Sugars (g) | 3 g |
| Protein (g) | 15,0 g |
| Salt (g) | 1,7 g |
If at one time Crescenza was
paired with the spicy mustards of
Cremona, today it is ideally eaten as
a fresh cheese with freshly cooked
vegetables.
FEATURES
Production zone
Mainly Lombardy, but also Piedmont, Veneto and Emilia.
Production period
All year
Ingredients
Pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, rennet.
Flavor
Delicate, sweet, with a charateristic smell of milk.
Rind
Absent.
Consistency
Homogeneous, compact, white in colour, melts in the mouth.
