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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Fat Provolone Cheese ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Fat Provolone Cheese ?

Le/La/L'Fat Provolone Cheese a un goût sharp, pungent, salty, nutty, sometimes slightly spicy or piquant avec des arômes 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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Fat Provolone Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Fat Provolone Cheese est Aged Mozzarella, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.

Substituts pour Fat Provolone Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Aged Mozzarella Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Fat Provolone Cheese

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Fat Provolone Cheese ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Fat Provolone Cheese ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Fat Provolone Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Aged Mozzarella (1:1). Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.

Comment choisir et conserver le Fat Provolone Cheese ?

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

Ingrédients Cheese associés

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