Latteria Sorrentina: Five Generations of Fior di Latte for Pizza

Latteria Sorrentina is an Italian dairy specialist with a cheesemaking tradition dating back to 1880. Today, that knowledge continues through five generations of the Amodio family, part of the Amodio Group, also known as Fratelli Amodio.

The brand is especially known for fior di latte: cow’s-milk mozzarella made using the pasta filata, or stretched-curd, method. With a clean milky flavour, a smooth texture and dependable melt, it has become a trusted choice for pizzerias and professional kitchens.

For us, Latteria Sorrentina is important because it offers more than quality cheese. Its range is designed around the way real pizza kitchens work, with practical formats for fast topping, portion control and high-volume service.

Five generations of Campanian dairy knowledge

The history of Latteria Sorrentina is closely connected with the Amodio family and the dairy traditions of Campania. Since 1880, the family has specialised in transforming cow’s milk into fior di latte, one of the most recognisable ingredients in Italian gastronomy.

The producer describes its work as a combination of natural ingredients, modern technology and knowledge handed down through the generations. That balance is central to the brand: an industrial product that maintains the taste and flavour associated with an artisan tradition.

The methods have developed, but the essential principles remain familiar. Milk is transformed into curd, the curd is heated and stretched, and the finished cheese is shaped into formats suited to different kitchens and recipes.

Latteria Sorrentina is also an approved supplier of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, the organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the standards of authentic Neapolitan pizza. This connection reflects the brand’s strong focus on pizzerias and professional foodservice.

You can learn more about the producer’s story on the official Latteria Sorrentina website.

Why We Stock Latteria Sorrentina

Latteria Sorrentina is one of our most important chilled pizza ranges. We stock it because it gives both home pizza makers and professional kitchens a reliable choice of cheese formats, rather than expecting every kitchen to work in the same way.

• Practical format choice: Different cuts make it easier to select mozzarella around the way your pizzeria actually operates, from ready-to-use strips and cubes to larger pieces for cutting yourself.

• Reliable pizza performance: Fior di latte offers a clean, milky flavour, good melt and a soft, appealing stretch when baked on pizza.

• Suitable for portioning and volume: Larger bags, logs and loaves work well for busy service, while smaller formats and pre-cut cheese help reduce preparation time.

• Artisan character with consistency: The range combines modern food production with the taste and flavour of a long-standing stretched-curd tradition.

What makes Latteria Sorrentina worth buying?

Fior di latte made for pizza

Fior di latte is mozzarella made from cow’s milk. It has a fresh, clean dairy flavour and a good melt, making it a classic pizza topping for everything from a simple Margherita to more generous, heavily topped recipes.

It is different from mozzarella di bufala, which is made from buffalo milk. Buffalo mozzarella is usually softer, wetter and more delicate. Fior di latte is often preferred for pizza because its medium water content gives it dependable handling and a reliable bake.

That makes it easier to portion, distribute across the dough and manage during a busy service.

Formats for different kitchen workflows

The Latteria Sorrentina range includes several cuts and shapes:

• Taglio Napoli: Strips that are slightly thicker than julienne, offering practical coverage and a traditional pizza-friendly format.
• American Thin Cut: Thin, flat strips designed to spread evenly and melt quickly, particularly in New York and New London-style pizzas.
• Cubed: Small, regular pieces that are easy to portion and distribute across the base.
• Filone: Larger 1kg and 400g loaves that allow the kitchen to cut the cheese as required.
• Taglio a Mestiere: Hand-cut pieces with a more irregular shape and a practical portion size.
• Balls: 300g mozzarella balls for kitchens that prefer to portion or tear the cheese themselves.

These formats allow you to choose between speed, consistency and control. Pre-cut mozzarella is convenient when every second matters. A filone or larger loaf is better when you prefer to decide the thickness and portion yourself.

Smoked provola and scamorza

Fior di latte is not the only reason to explore the range. Latteria Sorrentina also produces smoked stretched-curd cheeses, including provola and scamorza.

These cheeses have a firmer texture and a distinctive savoury, smoky flavour. Use them on pizza when you want more depth, or try them in toasted sandwiches, baked pasta dishes, panini and other cooked recipes.

The smoked flavour is noticeable without overwhelming the rest of the dish, making these cheeses useful additions to a professional or home kitchen.

Freezer-friendly fior di latte

All of the Latteria Sorrentina fior di latte range sold by Ratton Pantry can be frozen. Its medium water content makes it suitable for freezing when you need to manage shelf life or buy for future service.

Simply portion the cheese, place it in the freezer and defrost it for a couple of hours before use. The texture may be slightly different after freezing, but it remains a practical option for pizza topping.

Always follow the storage, use-by and defrosting instructions on the individual product listing.

In the Range at Ratton Pantry

Explore the full Latteria Sorrentina collection, or choose a format to suit your kitchen:

• Fior di Latte Taglio Napoli Cut 2kg – slightly thicker strips for fast, even pizza topping.
• Fior di Latte Filone 1kg – a larger loaf for kitchens that prefer to cut and portion their own mozzarella.
• Fior di Latte American Thin Cut 2kg – thin strips for even coverage and a quick melt in electric ovens.
• Fior di Latte Cubed 2kg – regular cubes for convenient portioning and consistent distribution.
• Fior di Latte Balls 10 x 300g – individual balls for tearing, slicing or portioning.
• Smoked Scamorza Cacetto Affumicato 250g – a firm, delicately smoked cheese for pizza, sandwiches and cooked dishes.
• Smoked Provola Mozzarella Filone 1kg – a larger smoked loaf for slicing and high-volume kitchen use.

For a complete pizza setup, explore our baking supplies online, including pizza flours, semolina and other essentials. Pizzerias can also browse our Italian wholesale ingredients for larger-format supplies.

Which Latteria Sorrentina format should you choose?

Choose Taglio Napoli or cubed if you want a ready-to-use mozzarella that supports quick, consistent topping.

Choose American Thin Cut if you make New York or New London-style pizzas and want thin, flat strips that spread easily and melt quickly.

Choose a Filone if you want to cut the cheese yourself and adjust the size or thickness for each recipe.

Choose mozzarella balls if you prefer to tear or slice the cheese by hand, or if presentation and portioning are especially important.

Choose smoked scamorza or provola when you want a firmer cheese with a deeper, savoury smoky flavour.

Discover Latteria Sorrentina at Ratton Pantry

Latteria Sorrentina brings five generations of Italian dairy knowledge to a range designed for modern pizza kitchens. Whether you are preparing a few pizzas at home or topping hundreds during a busy service, the choice of formats makes it easier to find the cheese that suits your workflow.

Orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday are eligible for same-day dispatch, with express next-day delivery options available. Chilled and frozen dairy is packed with handling suited to the product, and we recommend being available to receive your delivery and refrigerating it promptly.

If you run a pizzeria, restaurant, food truck or catering business, apply for a Ratton Pantry trade account. We can help you source dependable Italian wholesale ingredients and discuss the products and pack sizes that suit your operation.

Latteria Sorrentina FAQs

What is fior di latte mozzarella?

Fior di latte is mozzarella made from cow’s milk. It has a clean, milky flavour, a smooth texture and good melt, making it a dependable choice for pizza.

What is the difference between fior di latte and buffalo mozzarella?

Fior di latte is made from cow’s milk, while mozzarella di bufala is made from buffalo milk. Buffalo mozzarella is usually softer and more delicate. Fior di latte is often chosen for pizza because it offers dependable handling and a medium water content.

Which Latteria Sorrentina mozzarella is best for pizza?

The best choice depends on your kitchen. Taglio Napoli and cubed formats are convenient for fast topping, American Thin Cut suits New York and New London-style pizza, and Filone gives you control over cutting and portioning.

Can Latteria Sorrentina fior di latte be frozen?

Yes. All of the Latteria Sorrentina fior di latte range sold by Ratton Pantry can be frozen. Portion the cheese before freezing and defrost it a couple of hours before use. Always follow the storage instructions on the individual listing.

What are smoked provola and scamorza?

Provola and scamorza are Italian stretched-curd cheeses related to mozzarella. Smoked versions have a firmer texture and a distinctive savoury, smoky flavour that works well on pizza, sandwiches and cooked dishes.

Is Latteria Sorrentina suitable for home pizza makers?

Yes. Although the range is strongly suited to professional foodservice, home pizza makers can enjoy the same mozzarella. Choose the pack size and format according to how quickly you expect to use it.