What is Polenta? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Polenta?

What does Polenta 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.

Ingredients

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

corn flour

Corn flour is made from dried corn kernels. The kernels are ground into a fine flour that can be used in baking. The flour is soft and has a mildly sweet corn flavor when baked into a bread or any other item. Corn flour can also be used for encrusting fish and meat. The difference between white and yellow corn flour is the color of the kernel.

parmesan cheese

Parmesan, also called Parmigiano-Reggiano is a type of aged cow's milk cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano must be made in Italy and is the authentic real deal. Parmesan is extremely similar, but made outside of Italy and may use slightly different methods, depending on the maker and brand. Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano is aged for an average of two years and comes in a wheel shape that is cut into smaller wedges. It has a golden color and a texture than is hard and grainy. The flavor is intense, salty and extremely umami. It perks up many savory food items.

butter

Butter is made from churned cream, usually from a cow. It has a cream color and a texture that is smooth and melts easily. The flavor is mild and creamy. Butter is often sold in square sticks, or as a flat or round block. It is delicious on bread. It pairs better in baked goods than salted butter, due to its more neutral taste. It also makes an excellent cooking fat.

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.

Polenta Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	23kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	2g	1%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	79mg	3%

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Unhealthy Level

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365 Everyday Value, Yellow Polenta, 17.6 oz

^$2⁷⁰

Colavita Polenta, 1 Pound

^$3⁴⁹

Bob's Red Mill Organic Corn Grits / Polenta, 24oz (Pack of 1) - Vegan, Kosher

^$4⁸³

Roland Foods Fine Grain Yellow Polenta From Italy, Specialty Imported Food, 5 Pound Bag, Pack of 1

^$13⁹

Roland Polenta, Medium Grain, 5 Pound

^$15⁴⁸

Bob's Red Mill Organic Corn Grits/, Oz polenta 24 Ounce

^$9³⁵

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Polenta?

1 oz of Polenta contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Polenta?

1 oz of Polenta contains 2 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Polenta?

1 oz of Polenta contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Polenta?

1 oz of Polenta contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Polenta?

There are 23 calories in 1 oz of Polenta.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Polenta?

There are 367 calories in 1 pound of Polenta.