Luna Piena

Description

A seasoned cheese of the Iblei area. It presents a bloomy rind and is made with whole pasteurized cow's milk from quality herds of the Iblei Mountains following traditional processing techniques. The cheese has a whitish grey bloomy rind due to the presence of some moulds like Pennicilium candidum which give the cheese a creamy undercrust and a soft texture with a delicate yet full-bodied taste. The fancy name derives from its circular shape and colour, induced by the moulds during its ripening process, making it similar to a full moon. The weight of each form is approximately 1.1/1.2 Kg., with a height of 3/4 cm and a diameter of about 15 cm.