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BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Extra Cheese

BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Extra Cheese draws on our rich heritage and history as fifth generation cheesemakers. Never smoked or bleached, it's made from only the finest fresh local milk, brined, roped and then hung in our special curing rooms. The distinctive piccante flavor and sharp aroma is developed as it ages a minimum of 24 months.

Ingredient Name: Provolone Cheese

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: 0.16 - 0.16 %

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

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

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Shred onto pizzas or into hot pastas for extra flavor.
    • Cube and serve with olives, Italian meats, and roasted peppers for a hearty antipasto.
    • Add a slice to any sandwich.
    • Pair with cashews, cured meats, breadsticks, grapes, chardonnay, red lager.

    Properties

    Flavor
    Piquant with a sharp flavor
    Appearance
    Hard and creamy white color
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture Content38.0%
    Fat30.0%
    Salt2.5%
    Protein, Minerals, Ash29.5%
    FDMmin. 45%
    pH4.90 - 5.30
    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
    Calories367.0
    Total Fat29.68g/100g
    Saturated Fat20.66g/100g
    Trans Fat0.61g/100g
    Cholesterol Content83.6mg/100g
    Sodium Content910.0mg/100g
    Total Carbohydrates2.08g/100g
    Dietary Fiber Content0.0g/100g
    Total Sugar0.16g/100g
    Sugars0.0g/100g
    Protein Content22.81g/100g
    Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g
    Calcium Content689.0mg/100g
    Iron Content0.12mg/100g
    Potassium Content58.8mg/100g

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    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 (Cryovac), 120 days (Wax)
    Storage Conditions
    • Storage shall be in clean, dry facilities.
    • Shipping and storage temperatures: 35-41°F.