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Fontina cheese
Calories, kcal: 389 Proteins, g: 25.6 Fats, g: 31.1 Carbohydrates, g: 1.6
Fontina cheese is an elite semi-hard cheese, native to Italy. It has been produced in the alpine region of the country - the province of Val d'Agosta since the Middle Ages. The inhabitants of the Alps have long prepared it from cow's milk.
The name of Fontina cheese comes from the old Italian word of the same name, which in translation means “the best pasture”. But the word “fontina” also has another translation - “melting” (calorizer). Both interpretations of the origin of the name of the cheese are used in the history of cheese making.
Currently, Fontina cheese is popular all over the world, recognized by connoisseurs and gourmets of all countries. Fontina has a delicate cheesy flavor and a spicy aftertaste. The structure of Fontina cheese is elastic and soft. The color can be termed as straw.
The technology for making Fontina cheese is that it is made on the basis of dairy products. For its preparation, high quality milk is used, exclusively from cows of the Valdostan breed. The ripening period for the cheese is approximately three months.
Calorie content of Fontina cheese
The calorie content of Fontina cheese is 389 kcal per 100 grams of product.
Composition and useful properties of Fontina cheese
The beneficial properties of fontina cheese are contained in its rich vitamin and mineral composition (calorizator). It contains a sufficient amount of lactic acid microorganisms, vitamins (choline, PP, E, K, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12, A, beta-carotene) and minerals (selenium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium).
What does Fontina cheese work with?
Fontina cheese goes well with red wine. In food, Fontina cheese is used as an independent snack.
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