What is Bocconcini? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Bocconcini?

Bocconcini are small egg sized balls of fresh unripened mozzarella, made from milk. The cheese is white and has no rind, and a texture that is semi-soft. The flavor is mild and pleasing. When bocconcini is melted, it creates a stringy quality that is delicious with pizza and whatever its accompanying food may be. Bocconci is most popular in Italian cuisine.

What does Bocconcini Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

cheese culture

Cheese starter is made from milk, or lab made and sold powdered or frozen. The starter is formed of healthy bacteria that quickly facilitates the process of raising the acidity levels in milk and changing it to lactic acid; a necessary aspect in cheese making. This helps the cheese to form and is used by cheese makers to aid in the process of creating their product.

Bocconcini Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	61kcal	3%
Fats	5g	6%
Sat. fats	4g	18%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	4g	5%
Cholesterol	15mg	5%
Sodium	15mg	1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Bocconcini?

1 oz of Bocconcini contains 4 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Bocconcini?

1 oz of Bocconcini contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Bocconcini?

1 oz of Bocconcini contains 5 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Bocconcini?

1 oz of Bocconcini contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Bocconcini?

There are 61 calories in 1 oz of Bocconcini.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Bocconcini?

There are 971 calories in 1 pound of Bocconcini.

How many calories are in 1 Small Ball of Bocconcini?

There are 54 calories in 1 Small Ball of Bocconcini.