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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

O Que É Fat Provolone Cheese?

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

Qual o Sabor de Fat Provolone Cheese?

Fat Provolone Cheese tem um sabor sharp, pungent, salty, nutty, sometimes slightly spicy or piquant com aromas de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Fat Provolone Cheese

O melhor substituto para Fat Provolone Cheese é Aged Mozzarella, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.

Substitutos para Fat Provolone Cheese com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Aged Mozzarella Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Fat Provolone Cheese

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Fat Provolone Cheese?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Fat Provolone Cheese?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Fat Provolone Cheese?

O melhor substituto é Aged Mozzarella (1:1). Similar melt and texture, but with a milder flavor profile.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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