Primo Sale Canestrato Cheese is a unique and delicious typical Sicilian product, which has its roots in the fascinating lands of Sicily, in particular in the Nebrodi Mountains. This local delicacy is a testament to the island's rich dairy tradition and embodies the passion and skill of its producers.

The production of Primo Sale Canestrato Cheese is an ancient art that requires skill and dedication. This cheese is known for its artisanal preparation, which involves a series of steps. Let's see how this Sicilian treasure is produced.

1 - The Milk Collection: The basis of this cheese is pasteurized sheep's milk. Chosen for its richness in fats and proteins, which give the cheese its creamy consistency.

2 - Curdling: The milk is heated and curdled using natural enzymes or rennet. This step is crucial for the formation of the curd.

3 - Cutting and Separation: The curd is cut into small pieces, separating the liquid (whey) from the solid part (curd).

4 - Maturation: The curd is placed in rush baskets, hence the name "Canestrato." During maturation, the cheese is salted and sometimes enriched with chopped almonds, giving the characteristic flavor to the almonds.

5 - Drying: The cheese is dried in a controlled environment to ensure ideal texture and flavor.

6 - Maturation: The Canestrato Primo Sale cheese is matured for a variable period, which can last from a few weeks to several months, depending on the producer and local preferences.

7 - Packaging and Distribution: After maturing, the cheese is packaged and ready to be distributed to local and international markets.

On our site you can find many varieties of flavors: rocket, almonds, dried tomatoes, olives, capers, walnuts... in addition to the already present orange and pistachio.

The almond one is a wonderful contrast of textures, thanks to the crunchy whole almonds that mix with the soft and sweet texture of this Primo Sale cheese.

The olive canestrato is filled with stuffed green olives which have a juicy consistency and a bitter flavour. An excellent contrast with the sweet pasta of Primo Sale.

The Walnut Cheese is enriched with pieces of crunchy walnuts, which give this first salt a particular, sweet and slightly toasted flavour.

The one with dried tomatoes is a cheese with a sweet and fragrant flavour, thanks to the sweetness of the dried tomatoes which combines perfectly with the sweetness of the Primo Sale

The Caper cheese is a cheese with an intense and savory flavor thanks to the typical Sicilian Capers.

On our website you can find all these cheeses and much, much more...!