Bra cheese: Difference between revisions
Content deleted Content added
m Reverted edits by Loved2001 (talk) to last version by RustedTerrier Tag: Rollback |
SimLibrarian (talk | contribs) m integer style fix (MOS:NUMERAL) Tag: Visual edit |
||
| Line 24: | Line 24: | ||
Production of Bra may take place all year, but it may only legally take place within the province of Cuneo. However, [[Cheese ripening|aging]] may also take place in [[Villafranca Piemonte|Villafranca]], in [[Province of Turin]]. |
Production of Bra may take place all year, but it may only legally take place within the province of Cuneo. However, [[Cheese ripening|aging]] may also take place in [[Villafranca Piemonte|Villafranca]], in [[Province of Turin]]. |
||
The cheese may use either [[Raw milk|unpasteurized]] or [[pasteurized milk]], often entirely cow's milk, but goat's or sheep's milk may be added in small amounts. It may be served as a [[Soft cheese|soft]] or [[hard cheese]], depending on the length of aging, from at least |
The cheese may use either [[Raw milk|unpasteurized]] or [[pasteurized milk]], often entirely cow's milk, but goat's or sheep's milk may be added in small amounts. It may be served as a [[Soft cheese|soft]] or [[hard cheese]], depending on the length of aging, from at least 45 days for soft cheese, to six months for hard cheese. |
||
Bra has '''[[Protected geographical indications in the European Union|PDO]]''' status under European Law. |
Bra has '''[[Protected geographical indications in the European Union|PDO]]''' status under European Law. |
||
Revision as of 05:34, 17 January 2023
| Bra | |
|---|---|
 Bra Duro | |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Certification | PDO |
 Related media on Commons | |
The Italian cheese Bra originates from the town of Bra in Province of Cuneo, in the region of Piemonte.
Production of Bra may take place all year, but it may only legally take place within the province of Cuneo. However, aging may also take place in Villafranca, in Province of Turin.
The cheese may use either unpasteurized or pasteurized milk, often entirely cow's milk, but goat's or sheep's milk may be added in small amounts. It may be served as a soft or hard cheese, depending on the length of aging, from at least 45 days for soft cheese, to six months for hard cheese.
Bra has PDO status under European Law.
References
- Formaggio.it - Bra (Italian) (accessed 2 January 2008)
- Cheese.com - Bra (accessed 2 January 2008)
- Rubino, R., Sardo, P., Surrusca, A. (eds.), 'Italian Cheese: 293 Traditional Types' , ISBN 88-8499-111-0