Bella Lodi The typical Lodi cheese with a black crust. Breaking Curd This operation is performed manually with special tools known as ‘spini’ or ‘lire’. During this operation the curd is broken to encourage separation and flushing out of the whey. Brine Saturate solution consisting of water and cooking salt. Bubbles Small air bubbles that form inside the cheese during maturation. Butter Product obtained from the cream taken from cow’s milk, cow’s milk whey or from a mixture of these products.