Bocconcini cheese is a fresh, cooked and stretched curd cheese, and is similar to Mozzarella. The name refers in Italian to a mouthful.
It is traditionally made, just like mozzarella, from buffalo milk. These days however, most versions for sale with have cow's milk as the base ingredient.
They are small milky balls, packed in either water or brine; snow white in color.
This Italian cheese is lightly salted and has a smooth luscious texture that can be used in may gourmet dishes, such as salads, pastas, sauces etc.