String Cheese

This unripened cheese, usually made from cows’ milk, is an American development from mozzarella, capitalizing on its spongy texture. Instead of roughly spherical shapes, the cheese is formed into “ropes” and plaited or compressed together. This is a cheese for eating, rather than using in cooking. Children love to pull it apart, and eat it with their fingers. It makes a good addition to the lunch box. (256)