Antonio Mozzarella Cup Fresh Ciliegini

Antonio Mozzarella Factory Fresh Ciliegine is a small-batch, Jersey-made fresh mozzarella sold in an 8 oz refrigerated cup — tiny cherry-sized balls of soft, milky cheese packed in a light brine. You’ll typically spot it in the dairy/refrigerated specialty cheese aisle near burrata, fresh mozzarella logs, ricotta tubs and pre-packed antipasti or deli salads, often on the same shelving run as alpine and fresh Italian cheeses. It suits quick weeknight dinners, summer grilling and picnic shopping trips as well as appetizer-focused occasions like casual cocktail hours or elegant family meals (think caprese skewers and antipasto boards). The brand leans into an artisan, Old-World Italian identity with a local Jersey provenance: marketing feels authentic and small-scale, aiming at cooks who favor simple, high-quality ingredients and shoppers seeking traditional Mediterranean flavors. Labeling emphasizes “All natural” and “Jersey made,” but there’s no organic seal; the packaging is straightforward and adult-focused rather than kid-oriented. Processing is simple and transparent: pasteurized whole milk curdled with vinegar and enzymes, salted and portioned into ciliegine — a minimally transformed dairy product made with few ingredients. Sensory details highlight a pillowy, yielding texture with a glossy, milky surface and a fresh lactic aroma; the cheese is sold in a clear plastic cup or tub with brine that keeps it supple. Ritual uses include draining and dressing with olive oil, torn basil and ripe tomatoes, skewering for appetizers, or melting briefly into pasta; each bite offers a clean, creamy, slightly tangy finish that reads fresh and uncomplicated in American grocery culture.