Cheese Bits
| The report analyzes Cheese Bits' Wood Smoked Mozzamini Pearls, a snack cheese made from scamorza, not mozzarella, offering lower moisture and shelf stability without brine. Produced by Yummy Industries LLC in California, it combines traditional pasta filata processing with wood-smoking, creating a firm rind and a complex smoky flavor. The product won a 2024 Bronze Medal at the American Cheese Society competition, demonstrating premium quality. It features a clean label (milk, cultures, enzymes, salt), high protein, low carb, and uses MAP packaging for freshness. Marketed for adult snacking, it pairs well with beer, wine, charcuterie, and versatile culinary uses. | |
| Country | USA |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Fine yet dense, Springy |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Savory, Smoky, Lactic |
| Wine Pairings | Oaked Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot |
| Beer Pairings: | Rauchbier, Smoked Porter, Hefeweizen, Pale Ale |
| Food Pairings: | Caprese salad, Tomato bisque, Risotto, Fried rice, Sushi |
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