Italian cheeses span a wide variety of flavor profiles and function well in many different menu items including sauces, soups, salads and entrées. Even bread and baked goods benefit from incorporation of an Italian cheese such as Asiago. The descriptions below give a brief overview of each cheese and its ideal application uses.

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	Parmesan is a hard Grana-type cheese that has a distinct granular texture. A sweet, mellow, nutty flavor is achieved during curing. It is normally ivory or pale yellow in color. Sartori Foods offers a fresh grated version of Parmesan that gives sauces, stuffed pastas and entrees a wonderful flavor. Sartori shredded and chipped Parmesan variations are an excellent addition to salads as well.
	Romano is a hard grating cheese made from cow's milk. It is usually creamy white in color. Romano has a sharper and more assertive flavor than Parmesan. It is creamy and piquant in flavor, lending itself to vibrant soups and bold sauces. Very small amounts of Romano deliver a substantial flavor kick in entrée's and salads in its shredded version as well.
	Asiago has a mild flavor and varying textural qualities depending on age. Made from cow's milk, it is a sweet curd, semi-cooked, Grana-type cheese with a cheddary, nutty flavor and a pungent aroma. Asiago is typically pale yellow in color.
	Fontina is a semi-hard cooked curd cheese and is made similar to Gruyere. The cheese is creamy white in color and has a sharp, distinctive flavor with good melting characteristics that make it a natural inclusion for sauces, stuffed pasta fillings and as a nicely, browned topping to any entrée.
	Aged Provolone is a firm pasta filata "plastic curd" type cheese originally from Southern Italy. The cheese is made from cow's milk and is aged depending upon the flavor intensity required. Aged Provolone is a great sandwich ingredient and can also be used to flavor sauces.
	Aged Cheese Blends are a combination of various Aged Italian Style cheeses masterfully blended to create unique flavor profiles and functional characteristics. These cheeses are often featured as salad blends, gourmet pizza toppings and as an accent to all varieties of entrees and artisan sandwiches.

	Mozzarella has a mild, creamy flavor and a texture that is smooth and pliable. Its unique stretch makes it perfect for pizza and other Italian foods.
	Provolone is a current Italian cheese with a hint of smoke flavor. It also has exceptional melting characteristics. The culture used to manufacture Provolone results in a much fuller flavor than in Mozzarella. Provolone is an excellent sandwich ingredient and is also used to flavor sauces and soups.
	Current Cheese Blends are a combination of current Italian cheeses masterfully blended to create unique flavor profiles that can easily fit any menu item.

Sartori Foods specializes in unique configurations of our many Italian cheeses including a wide variety of shred and chip sizes. If none of the cheeses above suit your needs, please call us and we will work with you to find the right fit.