String cheese, also known as stringy cheese, is a type of cheese characterized by its stringy, elastic texture that resembles cooked spaghetti when bitten into. It is made from milk proteins that are aligned during the manufacturing process.
The most common type of string cheese is mozzarella cheese, which is made by heating milk to a specific temperature, usually around 60°C (140°F), and then stretching the heated milk to form individual strings. These strings are typically removeable from the larger cheese. Mozzarella cheese is also produced in various forms, including curds or blocks and are often served in sandwiches, salads, or as toppings for pizzas. In some regions, such as Slovakia, string cheese is made from sheep's milk and is typically served unsmoked or smoked, and often hand-pulled into strands and braided.
String cheese is also found in other parts of the world, including Turkey, where it is known as dil peyniri, made from cow's milk, and Armenia, where it is known as chechil and made with a white base. InGeorgia and Russia, string cheese is known as tenili and made from fermented sheep's milk and cream. In Australia, string cheese is sold under the name Bega Stringers and can also be sold in a can.
String cheese is generally considered a healthy snack option due to its low-moisture and high-protein content. However, it can also contain high levels of sodium if not stored properly and handled carefully at the production stage.
String cheese is also a popular ingredient in various dishes in various cuisines around the world. In Hungary, for example, string cheese is often used in dishes such as gulyás or borscht. In Poland, it is used in preparations like pierogis and in Italian cuisine, where it is often served as lasagna or lasagna primavera. In China, string cheese is often used in dishes such as zha jiang mian or chao shi guofeng.
String cheese is also a common topping for pizzas in North America and Europe. In爱尔兰和英国，cheddar cheestrings became a popular snack in the 1990年代末期。在美国，string cheese generally refers to snack-sized servings of low-moisture mozzarella.
