Varieties
Sweet or dolce Gorgonzola
This is a semisoft cheese, mild and buttery, with an ivory-yellow color and blue-green marbling.
Aged or naturale Gorgonzola
This cheese is firmer, and more assertive in flavor and aroma.
Mountain Gorgonzola
This variety is aged for 6 to 12 months; the longer aging produces an intense flavor, and a cheese with well-developed veins.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Gorgonzola’s tangy, strong flavor combines well with the mild flavors of polenta and firm-crusted breads. It is also excellent in salads and dips. Ripe pears, Gorgonzola, and red wine are a classic dessert combination.
Nutritional Highlights
Gorgonzola, 1 slice 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 100
Protein: 6.1g
Carbohydrate: 0.66g
Total Fat: 8.1g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (149mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
