Food Guide

Gorgonzola

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, & 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.

Storing

Gorgonzola is usually wrapped in foil to keep it moist. Refrigerated and carefully wrapped, it will keep well for several weeks.

Nutrition 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)

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