Caci figurati

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Caci figurati is a type of pasta filata cheese manufactured in Sicily, Italy, made from cow's milk. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Redazione (2020-01-24). "Caci figurati, il formaggio siciliano delle occasioni speciali". Siciliafan (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. Microbiologia e tecnologia lattiero-casearia (in Italian). Tecniche Nuove. p. 349. ISBN   978-88-481-6817-5.