What is Gorgonzola Cheese? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Gorgonzola Cheese?

Gorgonzola was first made around 879 AD, making it one of the oldest type of blue cheese in existence and today. Gorgonzola is an Italian cheese with blue veins; the veins are penicillin mold, yet edible. The cheese is made from unskimmed cow's milk and has a texture that is firm, buttery and crumbly. The flavor is salty and the blue veins give it a sharp bite.

What does Gorgonzola Cheese Taste Like?

Sweet

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Ingredients

whole milk

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salt

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cheese culture

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enzymes

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additives

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Gorgonzola Cheese Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories101kcal5%
Fats
7g
9%
Sat. fats
5g
23%
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs2g1%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins6g8%
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
435mg
19%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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