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Alouette Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
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Alouette Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese

Alouette
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
360mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alouette Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese is a small-format specialty cheese you’ll find in the refrigerated cheese case or specialty deli aisle, shelved alongside other crumbled and blue cheeses, goat cheeses, and charcuterie accompaniments. Packaged in a 4-ounce sealed container, it’s positioned as an entry-point gourmet ingredient for shoppers who want bold flavor without committing to a whole wedge. Shoppers pull it for salads, quick pasta finishes, charcuterie boards, and small-batch recipes — ideal for weeknight dinners, weekend entertaining, or a picnic where a little blue cheese goes a long way. Alouette’s branding leans accessible-artisan: familiar French-inspired name and tidy packaging that nods to traditional cheesemaking while signaling convenience. The label emphasizes aging (“Aged over 90 days”) and lists simple-sounding ingredients, which creates a ‘‘natural’’ halo, though it lacks organic or non-GMO certification and has small-print additives like cellulose and natamycin. In plain processing terms, this is a cultured, aged cheese that has been handled and packaged for shelf-stability and crumble-ready texture — minimal compared with snack-food ultraprocessing, but it does include anti-caking and preservative agents. Sensory notes: a creamy, crumbly matrix with visible blue veining, tangy and salty flavor and a pronounced savory finish; its moist, breakable texture makes it easy to sprinkle. Rituals around it are quick and social: crumbling over a wedge salad, dotting a roast pear, finishing a homemade pizza, or assembling a last-minute cheese board. It appeals to cooks seeking concentrated flavor with minimal prep and a modest gourmet flourish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Penicillium, Roqueforti, (Harmless, Blue, Mold),, Cellulose, (to, Prevent, Clumping),, Enzymes,, Natamycin, (Natural, Mold, Inhibitor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Cellulose - Processed emulsifier
  • Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed cheese product (aged cultured cheese) with added anti-caking (cellulose) and a natural preservative (natamycin); ingredients and modest processing fit NOVA group 3 rather than ultraprocessed NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Alouette Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a tasty way to add protein and flavor to your meals, this cheese packs 6g of protein per ounce and is low in sugar. Just keep an eye on the sodium content if you're watching your salt intake!

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