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fɒnˈti nəfonti·na
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fontinanoun
a pale yellow cheese from Valle d'Aosta in Italy
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Fontina
Fontina (French: Fontine) is a cow's milk cheese, first produced in Italy. Over time, production of Fontina has spread worldwide, including the United States, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, France and Argentina.
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Fontina
Fontina is an Italian cow's milk cheese. Fontina cheese has been made in the Aosta Valley, in the Alps since the 12th century. It has a milk fat content of around 45%. As with many original varieties, the name "Fontina" has been imposed upon by such derivatives as "Fontinella", "Fontal", and "Fontella". Italian Fontina can be identified by a Consorzio stamp of the Matterhorn including the script "FONTINA". Although the version from Aosta is the original and the most famous, Fontina production occurs in other parts of Italy, as well as Denmark, Sweden, Quebec, France and the United States. The original Fontina cheese from Italy is fairly pungent and has quite an intense flavor, although cheeses labeled Fontina that are produced in other countries can be much milder. The Swedish and Danish versions are often found in US grocery stores, and can be distinguished from Italian Fontina by the red wax rind; Swedish and Danish Fontina is aged less and therefore semi-soft and much milder than its Italian counterpart. Fontina Val d'Aosta must be made from unpasteurised milk from a single milking, with two batches being made per day. It is noted for its earthy, mushroomy, and woody taste, and pairs exceedingly well with roast meats and truffles.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fontina in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fontina in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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