Unfortunately, buffalo milk Mozzarella was only been awarded denomination of protected origin (DOP) status in 1993, too late to prevent the generic name from being associated with stringy paste products made with cow’s milk. However, the Campania buffalo milk Mozzarella is still produced in the area which has been producing ‘mozzarellas’ or ‘provature’ possibly since the Middle Ages, since it is a swamp area ideal for buffalo grazing. It is important to consume the cheese at room temperature since it looses a much of its flavour when cold from the refrigerator.
