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Gorgonzola per kg

Gorgonzola per kg

A famous Italian blue cheese made from un-skimmed cow’s milk, known for its creamy texture, rich flavor, and distinctive blue-green mold veins, originating from Gorgonzola near Milan in the 9th century. It comes in two main types: Dolce (sweet), softer with a mild, buttery taste, and Piccante (spicy), firmer and more pungent, developed through longer aging.

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R288,00 incl. VAT

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Brand	Bella Cheeza Deli

Key Characteristics:

Origin: Italy (Piedmont & Lombardy regions).
Milk: Unskimmed cow’s milk.
Texture: Varies from creamy/buttery to firm/crumbly.
Flavor: Ranges from mild and sweet to sharp, salty, and pungent.
Appearance: Pale yellow paste with blue-green marbling from Penicillium mold.

Varieties:

Gorgonzola Dolce (Sweet): Softer, creamier, milder, aged for a shorter period (around 50-150 days).
Gorgonzola Piccante (Spicy/Naturale): Firmer, more crumbly, with a stronger, spicier flavor, aged longer (around 80-270 days).

Uses:

Enjoyed on its own with crackers, fruits (pears, figs).
Melts well into sauces for pasta, risotto, or polenta.
A popular topping for pizzas and salads.