Dairy
blue cheese
An aged cheese veined with blue mold (Penicillium), intense, salty and pungent. Crumbled into salads, folded into creamy dressings, or melted over steak.
Who it fits
DiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPGluten-free
Contains: lactose
General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.
What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Saltiness8
Acidity2
Umami7
Bitterness2
Richness7
Texture
Creaminess6
Chewiness1
Pairs with
walnutmaçã fujialface romainehoneypicanha (top sirloin cap)pear
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