Five-cheese blend

Five-cheese blend

350 kcal per 100 g

Category: Dairy

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 350 kcal
Protein 21g
Carbohydrates 2g
Sugars 1g
Total fats 27g
Saturated fats 17g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 700mg

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium 600mg
Folate 12mcg
Lycopene 0mcg
Potassium 130mg
Vitamin C 0mg

Description

Five-cheese blend is a carefully selected combination of five different types of cheese, which provide a variety of ideal flavors and textures to enhance your recipes. This blend usually includes creamy, soft, semi-hard, and intensely flavored cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, gouda, and blue cheese, although the composition may vary by brand or region.

Origin: The cheese blend is a common preparation in Western cuisine, especially popular in Italian, Mexican, and American dishes, where melted cheese is an essential ingredient in pizzas, lasagnas, nachos, pastas, and gratins.

Properties: This blend combines the nutritional qualities of each cheese, providing proteins, calcium, and dairy fats that contribute to a creamy texture and a balanced flavor. Furthermore, it facilitates even cooking and perfect gratin thanks to the diversity of cheeses that melt and brown differently.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: mixto de quesos, mezcla de quesos, combo de quesos.

Using a five-cheese blend in your recipes will guarantee a tasty and nuanced result, ideal for those looking to enhance their dishes with the irresistible flavor of cheese.