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Semisoft provolone, an all-purpose table, cooking, and dessert cheese, is
a familiar feature in “subs” and “hoagies.”
Provolone is a mild semisoft cheese well-suited for grating and cooking; it’s also a
fine choice for sandwiches and makes a good accompaniment for fruit in desserts. VarietiesItalian-style aged provolone is a hard, sharp-flavored cheese used for grating.
American-style semisoft Provolone is most often enjoyed in sandwiches. American-style provolone is produced in the cheese factories of Wisconsin, and is typically
sold in delis and supermarkets in a 9- to 12-pound (4 to 5.4 kg) tube intended for slicing. It
resembles American-style mozzarella, and can be
used on pizza and in lasagna and other casserole dishes. Buying and storing tipsRefrigerated, semisoft cheeses like provolone can be stored for up to two weeks. Harder
cheeses can be stored longer. AvailabilityProvolone is widely available in health food stores, specialty stores, and markets. Preparation, uses, and tipsAged provolone is wonderful on an antipasti tray with preserved peppers, fresh
tomatoes, meats, olives, and other savory
accompaniments. Semisoft provolone is used on Italian-style sandwiches (the forerunners of the
hoagie or submarine). It grills and melts well, and is often combined with mozzarella as a pizza topping.
Nutritional HighlightsProvolone, 1 slice (1 oz.) (28g)
Calories: 100
Protein: 7.2g
Carbohydrate: 0.61g
Total Fat: 7.5g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (214mg) *Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a
particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value.
Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries.
Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values
and the recommended daily guidelines. |