Gorgonzola Cheese

Gorgonzola Cheese

Gorgonzola gets its name from the town located in the Po Valley near Milan where it has been made since A.D. 879.

While similar to blue cheese, Gorgonzola is typically produced in flatter wheels than the traditional blue. The sharp flavor in Gorgonzola comes from the blue mold (Penicillium roqueforti) which develops in the characteristic veins and pockets in the cheese.

Italian-style Gorgonzola ripens to yield a soft, creamy texture and its flavor is more earthy than sharp. American Style is full, earthy, with a piquant flavor. The marbling is creamy ivory with greenish-blue veins. The rusty brown rind is inedible.

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

Culinary Caution! Molded cheese can produce an overgrowth of yeast in some individuals

Estimated Glycemic Load = 0

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Protein, Calcium, Phosphorous
*Preferences: 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 Corn, No Peanuts, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose organic gorgonzola cheese and keep refrigerated. It pairs well with pears, apples, walnuts, cashews, apricots, figs, fish, shellfish, poultry, and beef; for wines try red wines such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel; dessert wines such as Port or Late Harvest Rieslings

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHEESE,BLUE

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 99

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8 g	*
Saturated Fat	5.2 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2.2 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.22 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	21 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.66 g	*
Sugars	0.14 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	213.6 IU	4%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.67 mg	1%
Folate	10.1 mcg	3%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	6%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	147.8 mg	15%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.09 mg	0%
Magnesium	6.4 mg	2%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	108.4 mg	11%
Potassium	71.7 mg	2%
Selenium	4.1 mcg	6%
Sodium	390.6 mg	16%
Zinc	0.74 mg	5%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	20.7 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).