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Blue Cheese

Blue cheese is a general classification of cheeses that have had cultures of the mold Penicillium added so that the final product is spotted or veined throughout with blue, blue-grey, blue-green, or blue-brown mold and carries a distinct smell, either from that or various specially cultivated bacteria. Some blue cheeses are injected with spores before the curds form, and others have spores mixed in with the curds after they form. Blue cheeses are typically aged in a temperature-controlled environment such as a cave. Blue cheese can be eaten by itself or can be spread, crumbled or melted into or over foods.

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Blue Cheese Properties:

Food Property	Type	Description
Flavor Profile	Salty	Blue cheese has a salty flavor due to the salt content in the cheese.
	Umami	Blue cheese contains glutamate, which contributes to its savory umami flavor.
Texture	Creaminess	Blue cheese has a creamy texture that becomes more pronounced as the cheese ripens.
Nutritional Value	Macronutrients	Blue cheese is rich in protein and fat, making it a high-calorie food.
	Micronutrients	Blue cheese contains calcium, phosphorus, and other essential minerals.
Color	Natural Pigments	Blue cheese has a white or pale yellow base color with blue-green mold veins running throughout.
Aroma	Volatile Compounds	Blue cheese has a strong and pungent aroma, attributed to compounds produced during the cheese-making process.
Chemical Composition	Acidity/Alkalinity (pH)	Blue cheese has a slightly acidic pH level due to the fermentation process.
Cooking Behavior	Heat Conductivity	Blue cheese melts easily when heated, making it suitable for use in cooked dishes.
	Water Retention	Blue cheese retains some moisture when heated, adding to its creamy texture.