Wine Pairings
Varieties
Havarti is available in flavors ranging from mildly sharp to strongly aromatic. Havarti aged for about three months is full-flavored and creamy, and it gains a more distinctive taste as it ages. It may also be produced with extra cream, or with a variety of seasonings, including, dill and other herbs, spices, jalapeño peppers, or caraway seeds. Quality American Havarti is produced on a large scale in Wisconsin and New York state, and by artisan producers in California and elsewhere.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Havarti is versatile a table cheese that works well sliced, grilled, and melted. Easy to slice and melt, it’s an excellent choice for sandwiches and snacks.
Nutritional Highlights
Havarti, 1 slice 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 120
Protein: 6.0g
Carbohydrate: 0.0g
Total Fat: 11.0g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (150mg)
*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
