Fontina Cheese: Pasteurized Milk
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What it is
Fontina is a semi-soft Italian cow's milk cheese. It is made from pasteurized milk, and has a mild, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor that intensifies with age. The cheese is known for its smooth texture and excellent melting properties.
Why it's used
Fontina is often used as a table cheese or for cooking due to its superior meltability. It is frequently found in pasta dishes, pizzas, sandwiches, and gratins. Its rich flavor adds depth to a variety of savory recipes.
Health notes
Fontina cheese is a natural food ingredient and is not subject to FDA additive regulations. It is a source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12. Like all dairy products, it contains saturated fat and sodium. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cheese as a food category.
Allergen info
Fontina cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Fontina Cheese: Pasteurized Milk
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MAMA COZZI'S PIZZA KITCHEN
Three-Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Three-Cheese
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
6kcal
14.7Protein
11.5Fat
17.9Carbs
Hansen's Dairy, Inc.
Flat Bread Pizza, Margherita
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
317kcal
11.7Protein
19.2Fat
25Carbs
Stuffed Foods LLC
Chicken Bacon Kale Ravioli
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
199kcal
12.8Protein
6.4Fat
22.0Carbs
Coleman Natural Foods LLC
The Original Brat Hans, Florentine Chicken Burger, Spinach & Fontina Cheese
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving
142kcal
17.9Protein
6.6Fat
0.9Carbs
Hansen's Dairy, Inc.
Original The 5 Cheese Growler, 5 Cheese Growler
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
250kcal
12.9Protein
12.1Fat
20.7Carbs
Borden, Inc.
Finely Shredded Six Cheese Italian
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
357kcal
25Protein
25Fat
7.1Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Stuffed Pretzel Bread Sandwiches, Chicken Jalapeno
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
239kcal
8.0Protein
8.0Fat
32.7Carbs
Star Markets Co.
Cauliflower Crust Gluten Free Cheese Pizza, Cauliflower Crust
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
225kcal
10.6Protein
—Fat
23.9Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Supreme Pizza
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
246kcal
9.5Protein
12.7Fat
23.0Carbs
Arthur Schuman Inc.
Creamy Fontina Cheese With Genoa Salami & Black Pepper Artisan Crackers
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
383kcal
23.3Protein
23.3Fat
18.3Carbs
Kohl Corporation
Five Cheese A Blend Of Ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, Fontina, And Mozzarella Cheeses Wrapped In Delicate Egg Pasta Ravioli, Five Cheese
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
257kcal
13.3Protein
8.6Fat
30.5Carbs