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BelGioioso American Grana

BelGioioso American Grana parmesan cheese is allowed to mature a minimum of 18 months on wooden shelves in our special caves. During this process, each wheel is hand-turned to ensure proper aging and develop its deep, nutty flavor and granular texture. This specialty cheese is made exclusively by BelGioioso.

Ingredient Name: Parmesan Cheese

Physical Form: Granules, Solid

Labeling Claims: Antibiotics-free, BST-Free, Gluten-free, Natural

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Level 3 SQF Certified

Features: Enhanced Shelf Life, Firm Texture, High Protein Content, High Quality, Long Shelf Life

Sugar Content: 0.0 - 0.0 %

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Ingredient Origin
    Ingredients
    Salt, Enzyme, Fermented Milk
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Chunk for snacks or cheeseboards with fresh grapes. Shred, shave or grate for salads, pastas, pizzas, meatballs and vegetables.
    • Add the rind to homemade soups or sauces for extra flavor.
    • Pairings - Grapes, figs, apples, cured meats, breadsticks, red wine, beer.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Flavor
    Full, sweet, and nutty
    Appearance
    Granular, Firm
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture Content32.0%
    Fat27.0%
    Salt2.5%
    Protein, Minerals, Ash38.5%
    FDMmin. 32%
    pH5.20 - 5.50
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Coliformmax. 100cfu/g
    Yeast & Moldmax. 100cfu/g
    E. Colimax. 10cfu/g
    Staph aureus (coag.positive)max. 10cfu/g
    SalmonellaNegative/10g
    ListeriaNegative
    Nutritional Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Calories376.0
    Total Fat26.33g/100g
    Saturated Fat18.08g/100g
    Trans Fat0.58g/100g
    Cholesterol Content82.4mg/100g
    Sodium Content900.0mg/100g
    Total Carbohydrates3.21g/100g
    Dietary Fiber Content0.0g/100g
    Total Sugar0.0g/100g
    Sugars0.0g/100g
    Protein Content31.48g/100g
    Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g
    Calcium Content932.0mg/100g
    Iron Content0.12mg/100g
    Potassium Content115.0mg/100g

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging
    • Size: Bulk and Retail sizes.
    • All products have the Best by date on the package and shipping container.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    365 days
    Storage Conditions
    • Storage shall be in clean, dry facilities.
    • Shipping and storage temperatures: 35-41°F.