Scamorza is one of the famous Italian Pasta Filata cheeses made with cow’s milk. Pasta Filata is a stretched-curd cheese made by kneading fresh cheese curds that have matured in hot whey until they’re soft and chewy.

Scamorza cheese is separated into two categories: Scamorza Bianca, or regular white Scamorza, and Scamorza Affumicata, the smoked Scamorza.

Scamorza Bianca is a young and fresh white cheese, similar to Mozzarella cheese in texture (though it contains less moisture). It’s matured for only two weeks and has a soft, stretchy, elastic texture. However, its taste is more robust and piquant, with noticeable sourness along with milky and creamy flavor notes.

Scamorza Affumicata, or smoked Scamorza has a darker rind but pale interior. Its flavor is more complex than regular Scamorza: sharper and saltier, but also sweeter and with a distinct smokey undertone.

Scamorza is one of the most versatile Italian cheeses. It is often used as a substitute for Mozzarella in traditional recipes when the chef wants to give their dish a more unique cheesy flavor.

Yummy Bazaar hosts a carefully curated collection of authentic Scamorza cheese from some of the best Italian producers. Those who prefer stretchy and melty fresh cheese should check out young Scamorza Bianca, a worthy substitute for Mozzarella with a more robust, piquant flavor. Those who prefer complex and savory flavors should pay attention to smoked Scamorza (Scamorza Affumicata) with its sharp, smoky, and sweet taste. All that’s required on your part is simply spending a few minutes to stock the cart. Yummy Bazaar will take care of the rest on your behalf.