List of water buffalo cheeses

Water buffalo cheeses are types of cheese made from the milk of the domestic water buffalo. This type of cheese is popular in many parts of the world, including Italy, India, and the Middle East. The water buffalo's milk is richer and creamier than cow's milk, which makes it ideal for cheese production.

Types of Water Buffalo Cheeses

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana is a type of mozzarella cheese made from the milk of Italian Mediterranean buffalo. It is a PDO product, which means that it can only be produced in certain regions of Italy, including Campania, Lazio, Apulia, and Molise.

Burrata

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains stracciatella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture.

Rasabali

Rasabali is a sweet dish from Odisha, India, that is made from ball shaped dumplings of chhena (an Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough, soaked in sweetened, thickened milk flavored with cardamom.

Kalari Cheese

Kalari Cheese is a traditional cheese from the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is made from the milk of the water buffalo and is often fried and served with traditional bread.

Health Benefits

Water buffalo cheese is high in protein and calcium, and it is also lower in cholesterol than cheese made from cow's milk. It is a good source of phosphorus, which is important for bone health, and it also contains probiotics, which are beneficial for digestive health.

See Also

• List of cheeses
• List of dairy products
• Water buffalo

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