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Bocconcini cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 325 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 38%
- Carbohydrate 3 g 1%
- Fat 27 g 34%
- Saturated fat 17 g 87%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 6 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 79 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 0.08 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.1 µg 46%
Minerals
- Calcium 426 mg 33%
- Iron 0.63 mg 4%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 307 mg 25%
- Potassium 24 mg 1%
- Zinc 3.4 mg 31%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 22.5 µg 41%
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Questions about Bocconcini cheese
What is bocconcini cheese?
Bocconcini are small, soft balls of fresh mozzarella, traditionally made from cow’s milk. The name means “little mouthfuls” in Italian.
How do you keep bocconcini from drying out?
Keep the balls refrigerated in their original liquid in a covered container. Once opened, keep them submerged and use them within a few days; if the liquid is spilled, cover them with fresh, lightly salted water.
Can you cook bocconcini on pizza?
Yes, but drain and pat the balls dry first, then tear or slice them and add them towards the end of baking. This helps limit the excess moisture that can make the base soggy.
What goes well with bocconcini?
Pair it with ripe tomatoes, basil and olive oil in a Caprese-style salad, or thread it onto skewers with cherry tomatoes and basil. It also works with grilled courgette, aubergine and peppers.
Can you freeze bocconcini?
You can, but freezing makes the texture less smooth and more crumbly when thawed. Drain and freeze the balls in an airtight container, then thaw them in the fridge and use them in cooked dishes such as pasta bakes.
Can you use mozzarella instead of bocconcini?
Yes. Use torn fresh mozzarella in salads or on pizza; bocconcini are simply convenient small balls, while a larger mozzarella ball needs cutting or tearing.
Does bocconcini contain lactose or milk allergens?
Bocconcini is made from milk, so it is not suitable for someone with a milk allergy. Fresh mozzarella may contain some lactose; the amount can differ between products.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7743 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
