Casciotta d'Urbino

Casciotta d'Urbino or Casciotta di Urbino is a type of caciotta cheese made in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region of Italy.

Casciotta d'Urbino DOP
Country of origin	Italy
Region	Marche
Town	Urbino
Source of milk	Cow and sheep
Pasteurised	Often
Texture	Semi-soft and crumbly
Weight	800g–1.2 kg
Aging time	Typically 2 weeks to 1 month
Certification	D.O.: 1982 DOP: 12 June 1996

This cheese is generally made of between 70 and 80% sheep's milk with 20–30% cow's milk.

Local legend has it that the name came about from a mis-pronunciation of "caciotta" by a local civil servant, some say it is derived from the local dialect.

See also

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• Food portal

• List of Italian cheeses