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Belgioioso Blue Cheese Wedge
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Belgioioso Blue Cheese Wedge

BelGioioso
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
340mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelGioioso Blue Cheese Wedge is a small-format, 5-ounce wedge of veined, cultured cheese that reads as a premium, approachable artisanal option on American grocery shelves. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated specialty cheese case near other blue cheeses, Gorgonzola-style wedges, crumbled feta, and charcuterie accoutrements such as crackers and cured meats. It fits naturally into shopping trips for dinner party ingredients, weekend brunch runs where a tangy salad or blue-cheese omelet is planned, and game-day prep for wings, dips, and snack boards. BelGioioso positions itself as an Italian-rooted, quality-focused brand — marketed toward shoppers who value authentic flavor without needing boutique-store exclusivity; the styling tends toward rustic-modern labeling and photography of cheese wheels rather than kid-focused characters. Labels commonly emphasize straightforward ingredient language (for example, cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, mold) and a “real cheese” or heritage tone; organic certification or overt “health halo” claims are not a typical feature on this product. In plain processing context, this is a fermented-and-aged dairy product made from pasteurized milk and starter cultures rather than a chemically formulated food. Sensory notes: the wedge is creamy yet crumbly, with sharp, salty tang and pronounced blue-mold veins that carry a piquant finish. Packaging is usually a shrink-wrapped or vacuum-sealed wedge with a branded paper or plastic label — a quick pull-and-serve ritual that often involves crumbling over salads, spreading on crackers, or melting into sauces and burgers. It’s a small luxury ingredient that reads as both convivial and culinary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium340mg15%
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

Crafted, from, Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Mold..

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 cheese is a processed food (NOVA 3): made from pasteurized milk with added cultures, enzymes, salt and mold and transformed by fermentation/aging, but it does not contain the types of industrial additives or multi-ingredient formulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Belgioioso Blue Cheese Wedge

Well, it depends on what you're comparing it to! The Blue Cheese Wedge is high in protein and low in sugar, making it a tasty addition to a balanced diet. Just remember, it's still cheese, so enjoy it in moderation, especially if you're watching your saturated fat intake.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
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