Provolone del Monaco

What is Provolone del Monaco?

Provolone del Monaco is the name of a cow's milk cheese, typical Italian, in particular from the city of Naples (Campania region). This food product enjoys the DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) recognition and the main production area includes: metropolitan area of ​​Naples, Agerola, Casola di Napoli, Gragnano, Lettere, Massa Lubrense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Pimonte, Sant "Agnello. , Sorrento, Santa Maria la Carità and Vico Equense.

Provolone del Monaco is a food product rich in specific proteins, minerals and vitamins, which make it fall within the II fundamental group of foods; it is widely used as a table cheese, but is also used in various recipes.

Provolone del Monaco is a type of caciocavallo, even if the production phases are slightly different. History and origin of the name are curious and characteristic.

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