Kroger, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE HARD CHEESE, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE

Nutrition Highlights

• Excellent source of protein with 25g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
• Rich source of Calcium, Ca (55% of Daily Value per 100g).
• Good source of Sodium, Na (26% DV).

About GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE HARD CHEESE, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE

Private Selection Ginger Zest Rubbed Italian Style Hard Cheese is a specialty cheese product from The Kroger Co.'s premium Private Selection sub-brand. It is a hard Italian-style cheese — similar in style to Parmigiano or Grana — coated in a distinctive aromatic spice rub featuring ginger and citrus notes, giving it a character that bridges traditional aged cheese and artisan flavored varieties.

The cheese base is made from pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes using standard hard-cheese manufacturing processes. The seasoning blend applied to the rind includes spices featuring ginger prominently, along with dehydrated onion and garlic, sugar, orange peel, sea salt, red bell pepper, citric acid, orange oil, spice extractive, and oleoresin paprika. Oleoresin paprika is a natural plant-derived colorant and flavoring extracted from red peppers. The combination of ginger, orange peel, and orange oil creates a bright, warming flavor profile that complements the umami depth of the aged cheese.

Nutritionally, a 28-gram serving provides approximately 120 calories with 35.71 grams of fat, 25 grams of protein, and zero carbohydrates per 100 grams. The high fat-to-protein ratio is consistent with aged Italian hard cheeses. No fiber is present. Sodium content will be significant due to salt in both the cheese and the seasoning blend.

Allergens: dairy (pasteurized milk). No wheat, soy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, or sesame are declared. Suitable for vegetarians. Not suitable for vegans or dairy-allergic consumers. The orange oil component is a natural cold-pressed citrus oil; individuals with citrus sensitivity should take note.

Ingredients

CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SEASONING BLEND (SPICES INCLUDING GINGER, DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC, SUGAR, ORANGE PEEL, SEA SALT, RED BELL PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, ORANGE OIL, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA).

Dietary Information

GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE HARD CHEESE, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.

Notable micronutrients in GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE HARD CHEESE, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE include Calcium, Ca (55% DV) , and Sodium, Na (26% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.

Calorie Breakdown

At 429 calories per 100 grams, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE HARD CHEESE, GINGER ZEST RUBBED ITALIAN STYLE gets 23% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 75% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.

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