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Provolone Cheese

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provolone cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

O Que É Provolone Cheese?

An Italian semi-hard cheese, often shaped into large forms, with a mild to sharp flavor depending on age.

"Unravel the duality of Provolone: how aging transforms a sweet, creamy cheese into a robust, piquant delight."

Qual o Sabor de Provolone Cheese?

Mild (Dolce) to Sharp, Pungent (Piccante), Creamy

Taste
Mild, Nutty, Salty, Slightly Sharp (aged)
Texture
Semi-hard, Smooth, Melty
Aroma
Milky, Creamy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Aging Process

Provolone Dolce ages 2-3 months; Provolone Piccante ages 6-12 months.

Melting Quality

Excellent melting cheese, ideal for sandwiches, pizzas, and gratins.

Milk Source

Traditionally made from pasteurized cow's milk.

Informação Nutricional

Per 28g (1 slice)
Calories351 kcal
Total Fat26.6g
Saturated Fat16.7g
Trans Fat1.2g
Cholesterol78mg
Protein25.6g
Total Carbohydrate2.1g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0.5g
Calcium756mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium78mg

Segredo do Chef

For the best melt on sandwiches or pizzas, shred or slice provolone thinly and layer evenly to prevent clumping.

Substitutos e Proporções de Provolone Cheese

O melhor substituto para Provolone Cheese é Mozzarella (low-moisture), usado na proporção de 1:1. Excellent melt and stretch, milder flavor.

Substitutos para Provolone Cheese com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Mozzarella (low-moisture) Melhor 1:1 Excellent melt and stretch, milder flavor.
Swiss Cheese 1:1 Nutty flavor, good melt, distinct holes.
White Cheddar 1:1 Sharpness and melt are comparable, different flavor profile.
Fontina Cheese 1:1 Creamy texture, nutty flavor, good for melting.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Provolone Cheese

Look for "Provolone Piccante" for a sharper, aged flavor, or "Provolone Dolce" for a milder, sweeter version.

O Que Combina Bem Com Provolone Cheese?

  • Sandwiches
  • Pizzas
  • Baked pasta
  • Cured meats

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Provolone Cheese?

Mild (Dolce) to Sharp, Pungent (Piccante), Creamy Milky, Creamy

Qual é um bom substituto para Provolone Cheese?

O melhor substituto é Mozzarella (low-moisture) (1:1). Excellent melt and stretch, milder flavor.

Como escolher e armazenar Provolone Cheese?

Look for "Provolone Piccante" for a sharper, aged flavor, or "Provolone Dolce" for a milder, sweeter version.

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