Identikit and main features
The Tomino of Saluzzo is a cheese produced with raw cow’s milk; it has a very humid texture, it is not seasoned and it has a low and straight dimensions. The weight varies from 100 to 150 g, it has no rind and it is white, compact, soft and humid. Its taste sweet and milky.
Area of production
It is produced in the Saluzzo area, in particular in the municipalities od Bagnolo and Barge.
History
The Tomino of the Saluzzo valleys, as the “Tuma”, was produced in all the farms. In the past it was produced using skimmed milk, while today the tendence is to use raw cow’s milk.