Is Provolone Cheese Natural or Processed?
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Provolone is an Italian semi-hard cheese produced through the ancient 'pasta filata' or 'spun paste' technique, a method that classifies it firmly in the natural cheese category. While its production may involve heating and stretching, this traditional process is fundamentally different from the emulsifying and blending that defines processed cheese. This article clarifies why provolone cheese is natural, not processed.
