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BelGioioso Sharp Provolone - Shredded

BelGioioso Sharp Provolone - Shredded carries on a legacy of good taste. Never smoked or bleached, this cheese is crafted from fresh local milk, brined, roped, and hung to age in special curing rooms to develop its signature flavor and tantalizing aroma. BelGioioso offers four varieties of Provolone whose flavors range from mild and buttery to pleasantly aromatic and robust. Each flavor is available in a variety of specialty shapes and sizes.

Ingredient Name: Provolone Cheese

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

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

Features: Creamy Texture, High Protein Content, High Quality

Sugar Content: 0.25 - 0.25 %

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

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

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Chunk for snacks or cheeseboards and antipasto.  
    • Slice for cheesesteak sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, or grilled meats. Shred into lasagna or hot or cold pastas.
    • Olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, cured meats, bread, grapes, cashews, strong beer, wine.

    Properties

    Flavor
    Piquant with a sharp flavor
    Appearance
    Hard and creamy white color
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture Content38.0%
    Fat29.0%
    Salt2.5%
    Protein, Minerals, Ash30.5%
    FDMmin. 45%
    pH5.0 - 5.45
    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
    Calories375.0
    Total Fat29.34g/100g
    Saturated Fat19.86g/100g
    Trans Fat0.46g/100g
    Cholesterol Content78.3mg/100g
    Sodium Content1070.0mg/100g
    Total Carbohydrates3.13g/100g
    Dietary Fiber Content0.0g/100g
    Total Sugar0.25g/100g
    Sugars0.0g/100g
    Protein Content24.67g/100g
    Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g
    Calcium Content863.0mg/100g
    Iron Content0.28mg/100g
    Potassium Content51.9mg/100g

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging
    • Size: Pre-sliced, 6 and 8 oz. shingle pack, 1 # stacked pack, gas flush
    • All products have the Best by date on the package and shipping container.

    Storage & Handling

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