Asiago Cheese

Asiago Cheese

Pronounced (Ah-see-ah´-go), asiago derives its name from a small town in northern Italy. In Italy, Asiago usually means Asiago Fresco (fresh), which has a mild flavor and semi-hard texture. However, in Wisconsin, cheesemakers age Asiago to develop sharper flavors.

The flavor of asiago changes from mild when young to sharp, buttery and nutty when aged. It is similar to a blend of aged Cheddar and Parmesan. Texture changes from elastic and firm to hard and granular with age. Serve as a table cheese; shred or grate into cooked dishes.

HEALING TIP: Because cheese is essentially milk that is condensed it is important to choose asiago cheese made from organic milk, free from hormones.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Calcium
*Good Source of: Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Poultry, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Choose organic asiago and keep refrigerated. This cheese goes well with pasta, figs, grapes, apples, pears, dried fruits, and balsamic vinegar; for wines pair withLate Harvest Gewurztraminer; red wines such as Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Beaujolais.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHEESE,PARMESAN,HARD

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.93

Calories: 110

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.2 g	*
Saturated Fat	4.6 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2.1 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.16 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	83 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	19 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.9 g	*
Sugars	0.22 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	10 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	111.7 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	7.8 IU	2%
Vitamin E	0.06 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.48 mg	1%
Folate	2 mcg	0%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.09 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	331.5 mg	33%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.23 mg	1%
Magnesium	12.3 mg	3%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	194.3 mg	19%
Potassium	25.8 mg	1%
Selenium	6.3 mcg	9%
Sodium	448.6 mg	19%
Zinc	0.77 mg	5%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	7.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).