| Squacquerone | |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Emilia-Romagna |
| Source: | Cow |
| Texture: | Soft and crumbly |
| Certification: | Protected designation of origin (PDO) |
Squacquerone is an Italian cheese soft and crumbly type, originally from Romagna.
Squacquerone is a cow's milk cheese, made from whole milk, with a very short maturation. It is similar to crescenza, although the paste (white in color) is less consistent due to the high water content.[1] It is made of pasteurized or raw milk, and is extremely soft, creamy, and spreadable. The color is ivory white and the taste notes are typically lactic, with a sweet-sour taste.[2] It is one of the main products with which piadina is stuffed.[2]
In addition to the common squacquerone, the Squacquerone di Romagna PDO is widespread, produced only in the designated area and in compliance with the relative regulations.[2]
The etymology, of Romagna origin, refers to the consistency that squaglia ("melts") due to the high presence of water.[3]