What is Fontina Cheese? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Fontina Cheese?

Fontina cheese has been in existence since the 12th century. This semi-soft cow's milk cheese is aged and this determines the flavor. It is generally nutty, slightly sweet and tastes like mushrooms with a hint of acidity. The cheese is formed into a wheel, from which pie shaped wedges can be cut. The cheese is a warm cream color and melts easily. The rind around the cheese should be removed before eating.

What does Fontina Cheese Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

enzymes

Enzymes are living organisms. They are found in plants and are lab made by humans. These enzymes create specific reactions and are used in food production for this purpose. For example the enzyme called papain, which comes from papaya is used as a meat tenderizer. Some enzymes break down lactose, or keep the fermentation processes stable. Enzymes are commonly sold as powder, or in tablet form.

Fontina Cheese Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	110kcal	6%
Fats	9g	12%
Sat. fats	5g	23%
Mono. Fats	3g	7%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	7g	9%
Cholesterol	33mg	11%
Sodium	227mg	10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Fontina Cheese?

1 oz of Fontina Cheese contains 7 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Fontina Cheese?

1 oz of Fontina Cheese contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Fontina Cheese?

1 oz of Fontina Cheese contains 9 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Fontina Cheese?

1 oz of Fontina Cheese contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Fontina Cheese?

There are 110 calories in 1 oz of Fontina Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (diced) of Fontina Cheese?

There are 513 calories in 1 Cup (diced) of Fontina Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (shredded) of Fontina Cheese?

There are 420 calories in 1 Cup (shredded) of Fontina Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Cubic inch of Fontina Cheese?

There are 58 calories in 1 Cubic inch of Fontina Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Fontina Cheese?

There are 109 calories in 1 Slice of Fontina Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Package (8 oz) of Fontina Cheese?

There are 883 calories in 1 Package (8 oz) of Fontina Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Fontina Cheese?

There are 1765 calories in 1 pound of Fontina Cheese.