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Cheese

When it comes to Italian cheese, Ratton Pantry is now able to offer you a great selection to choose from. Latteria Sorrentina produces some of the best Italian cheeses around, including the incredibly popular and widely renowned Fior di Latte cheese, which is considered the best to use for authentic pizza toppings. We now also stock DOP Bufala Italian Mozzarella, a great all-rounder to use in lots of classic Italian dishes. Buy Italian Cheese in the UK at Ratton Pantry.

Italian cheese for pizza, pasta and the table

Italian cheese covers far more than one style of mozzarella. Ratton Pantry's range includes fior di latte for pizza, buffalo mozzarella and burrata, smoked scamorza and provola, hard grating cheeses, pecorino, provolone and blue cheese.

Each behaves differently under heat and brings its own balance of moisture, fat, salt, acidity and flavour.

From melting mozzarella to aged hard cheese

Pizza-specific fior di latte is available in cuts designed for controlled coverage and moisture. Fresh mozzarella and buffalo mozzarella are softer and wetter, while smoked cheeses bring a pronounced savoury character.

Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano and pecorino are useful for grating and finishing; provolone and gorgonzola offer bolder melting and flavour options.

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Why buy Italian cheese from Ratton Pantry

We stock formats for both home cooks and professional kitchens, including practical pizza cuts, whole filone, wedges and grated cheese.

The range lets a pizzeria choose for melt, moisture and portioning, while home cooks can explore the same ingredients for pizza, pasta, salads, antipasti and baking.

Choosing the right cheese

For pizza, choose fior di latte or another mozzarella whose moisture and cut suit your oven and style. Drain wetter fresh cheeses before use when necessary.

Use smoked scamorza or provola for deeper character, and grate hard cheese sparingly before or after baking for savoury depth.

Refrigerate chilled products promptly and follow each pack's temperature, use-by and after-opening instructions.

Questions & answers

Cheese FAQs

Which mozzarella is best for pizza?

Low-moisture or well-drained fior di latte designed for pizza gives reliable melting with less released water. The best cut depends on the pizza style, oven and desired coverage.

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 generally softer and wetter, so it often benefits from careful draining before pizza use.

Should mozzarella be drained before putting it on pizza?

Fresh, high-moisture mozzarella often benefits from draining and portioning before use. Pizza-specific filone, cubes and julienne cuts are designed to offer more controlled moisture and coverage.

What is the difference between Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano?

Both are hard Italian cheeses with protected specifications, but they have different production rules, permitted areas and ageing profiles. Their flavour and texture become more pronounced as they mature.

Which cheese works well as a finishing cheese for pizza?

Finely grated hard cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano or pecorino can add savoury depth. Use it lightly so it complements rather than overwhelms the other toppings.

How should chilled cheese be stored after delivery?

Refrigerate it promptly and follow the temperature, use-by and after-opening instructions on the pack. Shelf life varies considerably between fresh mozzarella and aged hard cheese.