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Fat Provolone Cheese

N/A (dairy product, 'Provolone grasso' means 'fat provolone') Allergens: Milk
Fat Provolone Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (dairy)
  • Primary Cuisine Italian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk

¿Qué es Fat Provolone Cheese?

An aged, semi-hard Italian pasta filata cheese, characterized by its firm texture, sharp flavor, and excellent melting properties.

¿A qué sabe Fat Provolone Cheese?

Fat Provolone Cheese tiene un sabor sharp, pungent, salty, nutty, sometimes slightly spicy or piquant con aromas pungent, sharp, lactic, smoky (if smoked).

Taste
Sharp, Pungent, Salty, Nutty, sometimes slightly spicy or piquant
Texture
Firm, Smooth, Slightly crumbly when aged, Excellent melt
Aroma
Pungent, Sharp, Lactic, Smoky (if smoked)
Acidity
Low-Medium

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 28 g (1 oz)
Calories350 kcal
Total Fat28 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Trans Fat0.8 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Protein25 g
Total Carbohydrate2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium750 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium90 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Provolone's high fat content makes it exceptionally good for melting, forming a smooth, stretchy consistency perfect for hot sandwiches or baked dishes.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Fat Provolone Cheese

El mejor sustituto para Fat Provolone Cheese es Aged Mozzarella, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.

Sustitutos para Fat Provolone Cheese con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Aged Mozzarella Mejor 1:1 Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.
Caciocavallo 1:1 A very close relative with similar sharp, nutty flavor and stringy texture when melted.
White Cheddar (sharp) 1:1 Offers a similar sharp, tangy flavor, but a different texture and melt.
Asiago (aged) 1:1 Provides a nutty, sharp, and salty flavor, good for grating or melting.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Fat Provolone Cheese

  1. "Provolone Piccante" or "Provolone Grasso" indicates an aged, sharper cheese.
  2. Look for a firm texture and yellowish hue.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Fat Provolone Cheese?

  • Deli sandwiches (Philly cheesesteak)
  • pizza
  • gratins
  • pasta dishes
  • antipasto platters
  • red wine
  • robust bread.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Fat Provolone Cheese?

Sharp, Pungent, Salty, Nutty, sometimes slightly spicy or piquant Pungent, Sharp, Lactic, Smoky (if smoked)

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Fat Provolone Cheese?

El mejor sustituto es Aged Mozzarella (1:1). Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Fat Provolone Cheese?

"Provolone Piccante" or "Provolone Grasso" indicates an aged, sharper cheese. Look for a firm texture and yellowish hue.

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