Frederic Melton
Provolone is a stretched curd cheese that is aged and brined and is great when melted. It is more intense in flavor than other cheeses. It has a sharp smell and tastes somewhere between Swiss and Romano, with milky notes at the start and a nutty and almost cheddary flavor.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Smell | Sharp |
| Taste | Somewhere between Swiss and Romano |
| Texture | Low moisture mozzarella |
| Taste | Sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavor |
| Taste | Spiciness |
| Taste | Swiss |
What You'll Learn
- Good provolone has a sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavor
- Real provolone piccante is made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness
- Provolone is a pasta filata cheese. This means that it is a stretched curd cheese
- Provolone, like all pulled curd cheeses, is great — and more intense in flavor — when melted
- Bad provolone tastes like how farts smell
Good provolone has a sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavor
Provolone is great and more intense in flavor when melted. It is a great sandwich cheese.
Good provolone has a sharp smell and tastes somewhere between Swiss and Romano. It is spicier than true Italian provolone piccante.
It is aged and brined in a salty bath. It is elasticized strings of curd and is formed into wheels.
It is more intense in flavor when melted. It is a great sandwich cheese.
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Real provolone piccante is made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness
Provolone is a "pasta filata" cheese. This means that it is a stretched curd cheese. It should be pretty obvious from the texture if it is provolone or not. It will have the texture of "low moisture mozzarella".
Good provolone should have a sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavor. In my opinion, it's honestly a great sandwich cheese.
Bad provolone tastes like how farts smell. Good provolone tastes like Swiss cheese.
Provolone, like all pulled curd cheeses, is great — and more intense in flavor — when melted.
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Provolone is a pasta filata cheese. This means that it is a stretched curd cheese
Good provolone should have a sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavor. Real provolone piccante is also made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness.
Bad provolone tastes like how farts smell. It does have the texture of provolone as I know it.
Provolone, like all pulled curd cheeses, is great — and more intense in flavor — when melted.
Good provolone tastes like Swiss.
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Provolone, like all pulled curd cheeses, is great — and more intense in flavor — when melted
Provolone is a pasta filata cheese, which means it is a stretched curd cheese. It is great when melted and has an intense flavour. It has a sharp smell and tastes somewhere between Swiss and Romano. It is not creamy and has the texture of low moisture mozzarella.
When melted, Provolone is great as a sandwich cheese. It should have a sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavour. It is likely that the provolone you are eating is a true Italian provolone piccante. Real provolone piccante is also made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness.
Provolone is a pulled curd cheese and is great when melted. It is more intense in flavour when melted. It is likely that the provolone you are eating is a true Italian provolone piccante. Real provolone piccante is also made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness.
Provolone is a pulled curd cheese and is great when melted. It is more intense in flavour when melted. It is likely that the provolone you are eating is a true Italian provolone piccante. Real provolone piccante is also made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness.
Provolone is a pulled curd cheese and is great when melted. It is more intense in flavour when melted. It is likely that the provolone you are eating is a true Italian provolone piccante. Real provolone piccante is also made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness.
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Bad provolone tastes like how farts smell
Provolone is a "pasta filata" cheese. This means that it is a stretched curd cheese. It should be pretty obvious from the texture if it is provolone or not. It will have the texture of "low moisture mozzarella".
Provolone, like all pulled curd cheeses, is great — and more intense in flavor — when melted.
Real provolone piccante is also made with a lipase derived from goats that gives it a lot of spiciness. To be honest, I've never had it, so I can't tell you exactly what it tastes like, but I suspect this is exactly what you are tasting.
There is nothing wrong with preferring the local version -- I just wish the labeling were more clear.
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Frequently asked questions
Provolone cheese has a sharp smell and tastes somewhere between Swiss and Romano. It has a nutty and almost cheddary flavor with a sharp aftertaste.
Bad provolone cheese tastes like farts.
Real provolone cheese has a sharp aftertaste with milky notes at the start but a nutty and almost cheddary flavor.
Provolone cheese is more intense in flavor when melted.
Provolone cheese is spicy when it is made with a lipase derived from goats.
