Since 1930, the history of Mascarpone in Italy.  The first product in Optimus’ history was butter. In 1930, the company Polenghi Lombardo created the brand specifically to focus on the distribution and commercialization of a fresh and high-quality product.    Mascarpone  Mascarpone is typical of some areas of Lombardy (particularly Lodi and Abbiategrasso, near Milan) and is recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests as a traditional Italian food product.  Mascarpone has been produced at the historic Polenghi Lombardo plant in Lodi since the 1940s and it has gained popularity throughout Italy and worldwide for its deliciousness and versatility in dessert preparations.  The distinctive features of Optimus mascarpone are its creaminess, homogeneous consistency, and sweet creamy taste.  Made from selected Italian creams and using cutting-edge technology while respecting traditional production methods, it results in a product with a creamy texture, milk-white in colour, and with the typical flavour of cream.    Even today, mascarpone is produced in the historic plant in Lodi, the birthplace of mascarpone. Optimus has made it well-known and appreciated for its taste and creaminess at a national level and beyond worldwide. Thanks to Chef Roberto "Loli" Linguanotto, the quality of Optimus mascarpone made history as a key ingredient in the first-ever tiramisù!