Provolone Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the dairy or specialty cheese case at the grocery store and reach for it when assembling sandwiches, melting over pasta, or building a simple charcuterie plate — a familiar grocery staple for weekday lunches and casual entertaining. Its vibe is comforting and mildly indulgent, evoking deli counters and childhood grilled cheeses; the short ingredient list (pasteurized cultured milk, salt, microbial enzymes) and traditional fermentation/pasteurization point to a minimally processed natural cheese with a firm, meltable texture rather than an ultra‑processed formulation.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Provolone, Cheese, (unsmoked, provolone, cheese, [cultured, pasteurized, milk,, salt,, microbial, enzymes])..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from pasteurized cultured milk, salt, and microbial enzymes with standard cheese-making and aging steps, this is a processed (NOVA 3) food: altered from its original form but containing no industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed products.
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Common Questions about Provolone Cheese
Provolone cheese can be a healthy choice, especially if you're looking for a good source of protein and calcium. With 7 grams of protein per ounce and only 100 calories, it can fit nicely into a balanced diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's all about how it fits into your overall eating habits!