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Bocconcini

In season all year

Food Description:

This cheese originated in Italy. Bocconcini means 'little mouthful' and it is a little mouthful of mozzarella, made from cow's milk. It's a soft, white curd cheese moulded into small, egg-shaped balls.
Store in the fridge in its own liquid. Bocconcini will keep for up to three weeks if you replace the water every couple of days with cooled boiled water and a pinch of sea salt.
For a delicious snack slice and serve on crackers over fragrant vine-ripened tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and cracked black pepper.
Bocconcini past its use-by-date can be drained of water and dried to use in cooking.

General Information:

Category: Cheese
To Buy: The best bocconcini is bought from local Italian delis rather than the pre-packaged supermarket brands.
To Store: Store in the fridge in its own liquid. Bocconcini will keep for up to three weeks if you replace the water every couple of days with cooled boiled water and a pinch of sea salt.
Tips and Tricks: Bocconcini past its use-by-date can be drained of water and dried to use in cooking.

Nutrition (Per serve):

Weight (grams): 30
Carbohydrates, g: 0.0
Fat (g): 4.6
Monosaturated Fat , g: 1.2
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Low
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a
Energy (kJ): 257
Protein (g): 5.2
Saturated Fat, g : 3.0
Calcium: The most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for health of bones and teeth, and also for nerve transmission, cardiovascular health, muscle contraction and blood clotting.
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Low

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Serve thin slices of bocconcini on top of the finest truss tomatoes (never attempt this with anything other than truss or vine-ripened tomatoes). Tear strips of fresh basil over the top and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the platter. Top with cracked pepper, a bowl of olives, thin slices of sourdough bread and you have a delicious, simple and light lunch.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Osteoporosis

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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