Zerto Asiago Group

Zerto Asiago Group

Asiago

Asiago meaning "fresh" derives its name from a small town in northern Italy. Asiago cheese has a mild flavour and soft texture. In Wisconsin, cheese makers age Asiago to develop sharper flavours. Asiago resembles a cross between a sharp, white Cheddar and Parmesan. Aged Asiago is, however, more crumbly. Zerto Asiago is naturally aged for a minimum of six months.

Pronunciation: Ah-sce-ah-go
Appearance: Pale yellow
Flavor: Fresh: Clean, mild; Medium: More intense; Aged/Old: Buttery, nutty, similar to Parmesan
Texture: Fresh: Firm, but soft; Medium: Firm, granular; Aged/Old: Hard, granular


IN THE KITCHEN

Cooking/Serving Suggestions
Table cheese, melting cheese, sandwiches, soups, sauces, salads, salad dressings, stuffing, bread crumbs, garnishes, casseroles

Food Affinities/Pairings
Pasta, red wine, figs, grapes, apples, pears

FLAVOUR - Sharp cross between a Parmesan and aged Cheddar
TEXTURE - Semi-hard table cheese made from partly- skim milk
CONSISTENCY - Creamy but some what crumbly at times
COLOUR - White
RIND - Wax or waxless for shredding
FORM - Round wheels covered with brown wax
M.F. - 30%
MOISTURE - 39%
AGE - 6 months
SHELF LIFE - 9 months
STORAGE - Refrigerate at 4°C
PACK - 10-kg wheels (waxed or waxless); 2 x 2.27-kg quarters; 6 x 1-kg shredded foodservice bags; 200 grams pre-cut wedges in 4.5-kg box; 12 x 140-gram shredded retail cups