Bocconcini is a bite-sized pasta filata cheese that originates from southern Italy. Actually, it gets its name from the Italian word bocconcino which means “small mouthful”. Read on to discover the nutrition facts for Bocconcini cheese.
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Country of origin
Italy
Type of Cheese
Milk
Cow/Buffalo
Examples
Cherry Bocconcini, Baby Bocconcini, Bocconcino di Bufala Campana DOP
Safe
Lactose Intolerance, Pregnancy, Low Carb Diet
Avoid
Nutrition Facts Summary for Bocconcini Cheese
Most versions of Bocconcini are made with pasteurised milk. As such, it is usually deemed safe for consumption during pregnancy. You can either enjoy it fresh or, of course, cook with it.
Because of its relatively low fat content, Bocconcini is not a great cheese for people following a ketogenic diet. Similar to most pasta filata cheeses, Bocconcini is relatively low in lactose. As a result, most people with lactose intolerance can easily digest this Italian cheese.
References
All the advice relating to what cheeses you can eat during pregnancy in this article is based on the recommendations by health authorities in Australia, the UK and the USA. If you are unsure about what you can or cannot eat, please consult your doctor.
Australia – FSANZ
United Kingdom – NHS
United Sates of America – FDA
