Fresh Cheese
🥛Fresh cheeses are young cheeses that have not been aged. They typically have a high moisture content and a mild flavor.
Characteristics of Fresh Cheese:
- ✓ Very high moisture content
- ✓ Spreadable texture
- ✓ Minimal to no rind
- ✓ Mild, fresh flavor
- ✓ No aging period
- ✓ Short shelf life
All Fresh Cheese Varieties
Mozzarella
Fresh Cheese
Pasta Filata (Stretched-curd)
Fresh, mild Italian cheese with a soft texture and high moisture content.
Ricotta
Fresh Cheese
Fresh / Unripened
Light, fresh Italian whey cheese with a slightly sweet flavor and grainy texture.
Cottage Cheese
Fresh Cheese
Fresh / Unripened
Soft, fresh cheese with a mild flavor and distinctive lumpy texture.