Gorgonzola
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For the town in the province of Milan, see Gorgonzola, Milan. For the rail station, see Gorgonzola (Milan Metro).
Gorgonzola (/ˌɡɔːrɡənˈzoʊlə/, Italian: [ɡorɡonˈdzɔːla]) is a veined protected designation of origin (PDO) Italian blue cheese, made from unskimmed cow's milk. It can be buttery or firm, crumbly and quite salty, with a "bite" from its blue veining.[2] Outside the EU and the countries recognizing the geographical origin protection, the name "Gorgonzola" can legally be used for similar cheeses, with only the full Italian name unambiguously referring to PDO Gorgonzola. It is a famously pungent cheese.
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Gorgonzola | |
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Country of origin | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Town | Gorgonzola |
Source of milk | Cow |
Pasteurized | Yes |
Texture | Soft and crumbly |
Fat content | 25–35% |
Aging time | 3–4 months |
Certification | Italy: DOC from 1955; EU: PDO from 1996[1] |
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