Product Reviews and Ratings - ALL Buffalo - Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento from igourmet

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(based on 32 ratings)

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The history of Mozzarella is linked to that of the water buffalo. Nobody really knows exactly when the first water buffaloes came to Italy, but one account claims that it was in the year 596 AD when they were brought across the Mediterranean. This oft-copied but never duplicated gem is a fresh, drawn-curd cheese made from whole buffalo's milk. Most people don't know what water buffalo milk tastes like, but upon one's first bite it is unmistakable that this legendary cheese is made from an unfamiliar milk. It is porcelain-white in color, spherical in shape, with a very thin, glossy, edible rind. Mozzarella di Bufala has a springy texture and a pleasantly sourish taste with a faint mossy smell, reminiscent of the humid grazing fields of Campania in southern Italy. If you've never had the real Mozzarella before, it's definitely time you tasted this sublime delicacy.

Made from pasteurized buffalo's milk.
Comes in a 7 ounce ball form.
Vacuum-packed in its own brine-filled carton.
Best enjoyed within 7 days of delivery.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 32 reviews)

87% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(23), Delicate(15), Firm(4), Flavorful(18), Pungent(3)

Cons:

Bland(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(18), Melted(8), Salads(21), Sandwiches(9)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(16), Frequent diner(14), Health conscious(11), Simple tastes(10)

Incredible

By Lisa

from Jacksonville, FL on 12/29/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Toast a great piece of bread, add a slice of the best tomato, add a slice of Mozzarella di Bufala, some fresh basil, salt and pepper and drizzle a fine olive oil - best breakfast in the world.

Excellent

By Italian food lover from Lansing, Michigan on 12/17/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

It is great to find italian products in the US.

An Average Buffalo

By Shorecasternj

from Long Branch NJ on 12/13/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

An adequate mozzarella di buffala. Price is good and the cheese has good texture and a buttery taste,yet lacks the oozing milk and unique muskiness of other buffaloes, most notably di Campania.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

"???"

By Running With Chocolate from St. Petersburg, Florida on 7/24/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

Bland, Pricey

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I don't know,so many people think this is such a great cheese but I found it to be bland, mushy and so soft it was hard to slice. We have a few Italian markets here that make excellent cows milk mozzarella that is milky, creamy and just firm enough to slice nicely. I'll stick to these.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Oops

By mcioc from Yuba City, CA on 7/20/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Of the eight I ordered 4 of the mozzarella balls arrived spoiled. Wish they could be replaced. The other 4 were excellent.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Fantastic taste.

By none from Gulfport, MS on 7/2/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Served with tomato, basil and balsamic vinegar.

Took me back to Campania

By Just Joe

from Cape Cod on 6/12/2008

Pros:

Earthy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Wonderful with sliced tomatoes, basil and oil.

not so much

By sossity from fulton, ny on 6/5/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate

Cons:

Bitter, Left a bad aftertaste

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I love fresh mozzarella and i thought this would be perfect to try. It was very disappointing- the aftertaste was bitter and odd and left my stomach feeling slightly off.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not the same as store-bought

By Jovanna from Long Island, NY on 6/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Mild cheese, Moist, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

This is a simple but gourmet item. Don't cook this one, it's meant to be eaten as is. Use as a Caprese salad w/basil and sliced tomatoes and drizzle good EVOO and vinegar on top. First tasted this near Naples, Italy, on the farm where they made it from the water buffalos. It's a far cry from the prepackaged mozzerella sold in the dairy section of our supermarkets. For a special taste treat, try this.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful!

By S. from Greenville, SC on 3/26/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none at all

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

This was fantastic!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent. Just like back home!

By Lex from Sparks, Nv on 1/15/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Melts like butter, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Anytime any place

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I've been looking for this for many years. We used to eat this cheese all the time in the Philippines. As you know, we have a lot of water buffalos there. We first tasted it in LV at Mario's restaurant (Venetian Hotel). The waiter was kind enough to refer me to your web-site. Thx!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Mozzarella di Bufala is Excellenti!

By Arnold from North Carolina on 12/9/2007

Pros:

Best when cherry size, Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Excellent product I used to have it shipped in...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Just like we remembered it

By Christy from Lynchburg, VA on 12/6/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Too wet

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

The only problem was that it was drowning in the liquid. Understandable due to short shelf life. We drained it first. Awesome, just like we remembered from Italy.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Yummo!

By CEO

from Starke, FL on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I had heard so much about this cheese and felt fortunate enough to buy some. Loved it! So much better than the domestic mozzarella I've tried. Would definitely purchase again. Nice to have access to gourmet cheese in areas where foodies aren't catered to as much.

Slightly buffaloed

By frenchredhead

from Madera, CA on 11/23/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Breaking up in chunks

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I think for all the whoopdedoo about buffalo mozz I was disappointed. It was waterey and crumbly. But I did manage to slice and eat on my tomatoes and basil. The flavor was good - I ate the whole deal! Leaning towards the fresh in my market at this point. Would like to try again.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

zippy, tangy, heavenly Bufala

By snuffy

from Carmi, IL on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, on a focacia bread, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, in love with cheese, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

This was so elegant and smooth on a homemade pizza. the flavor is just so titalating on your tastebuds. It was also excellent on a salad.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

My daughter-in-law raved

By melie from monroe, georgia on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Creamy

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I combined with fresh basil, campari tomatoes, fresh olive oil for the traditonal Italian salad.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Yummy!!

By Lucy from Arkansas on 11/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I kept seeing this product on the food channel, and I knew it was going to be good. I had it with wine, and later as a snack. I didn't order enough of it to experiment with sandwiches or cooking. I will be ordering more,...it offered lots of texture and flavor, and I am sure it would be absolutely wonderful on pizza. But then again, it was great all by itself. Very good taste.

Delicious buffalo mozzarella

By wefamlee from Milford, MI on 9/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

small portion

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

A much more flavorful example of fresh mozzarella than the domestic cows milk varieties that are available locally. Definately worth trying!

Outside Italy, the best one can find!

By Chris

from Camas, WA on 9/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Tender and tasty

Best Uses:

Fabulous product, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

This is very nearly as good as the fresh cheeses we ate in Italy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolutely Fantastic!

By The Author007

from Southeast Texas on 9/12/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Mozzarella di Bufala is an absolute wonderful cheese, best when placed atop pizza for the ultimate Italian pizza with fresh basil and homemade sauce and dough. Also good by itself. The taste is not overwhelming, but holds a faint salty flavor. Perfect'O

Good but strange

By dennisd4

from Tulsa, Oklahoma on 9/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Strangest cheese I have tried. Good flavor but could not understand sealed in solution.

THIS IS THE REAL THING!!!

By J. T.

from Smyrna, TN on 9/7/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

This is, without a doubt, the best Mozzarella Cheese! You can not get it fresher unless you make it yourself. [...]

Impeccale product - Mozarella de Bufala

By n/a from Chattanooga, TN on 9/5/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

The quality of this cheese was more than I expected to receive. Thank you for affording me the opportunity to experience the wonderful flavor.

I've had much better

By Scaffa from Boston, MA on 5/23/2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bad texture

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I've had much better. I couldn't eat this. I expected a firm solid consistancy. Parts of the center were a liquid mess. I wont order this again.

no more searching, great cheese found

By Valerie from Pembroke Pines, Florida on 5/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

There are none

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, love to cook and eat

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

It tastes as good as I remember buffalo mozzarella to be. Glad I finally found it again and can enjoy when I please!

I would buy this product again.

By Sami from Springfield, MA on 5/3/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Definitely met expectations. Has been far better than the grocery store's products around here.

Amazing!!!!

By S&M from Orlando, FL on 4/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Bring a piece of Italy home...

Truly the BEST

By Nan

from Lakewood, CO on 4/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

I have purchased mozarella bufala at a local specialty store and is is nowhere near as delicious as yours! Yours makes me feel as if I'm back in Italy. And it's so much better for you than the regular mozarella!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Beats Regular Moz By A Mile!

By TXAgEMTP92 from New orlean, LA on 3/6/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

Don't waste this by serving with too may other ingredients. It has such a slightly sweet, unique but delicate flavor. I had Mozzarella di Bufala several times in Italy, and this brand that [...] has is the best- can't remember where I wrote the name down. (But, I've received the same brand the 3 times I've ordered it.)

Yummy!

By Diana G.

from Portland, Oregon on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

REALLY good- mild flavor, but really tasty. It's the kind of cheese you can eat a lot of!

Wonderful mozzarella!!

By Italian violinist

from Starkville, MS on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mozzarella di Bufala by Cilento:

For those of us that live in areas where there is no place to buy real mozzarella, this is a godsend! Thank you,[...] for making life in remote locations bearable!

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