{"product_id":"bella-lodi-cheese-18-months-aged-1-8-wheel-5-kg","title":"Bella Lodi Cheese 18 Months Aged, 1\/8 Wheel 5 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eBella Lodi cheese aged 18 months is a hard Italian cheese from Lodi with a crumbly, grainy texture and a rich, nutty flavour. This 1\/8 wheel cut of about 5 kg comes vacuum packed, ready for grating, shaving and serving on cheese boards in restaurants, delis and hotels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Bella Lodi Cheese 18 Months Aged, 1\/8 Wheel 5 kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBella Lodi is made by Lodigrana in Lodi, in the Po Valley of Lombardy, and is recognisable by its distinctive black rind. It is a hard, grainy Italian cheese in the grana tradition. Welaza sources Bella Lodi Cheese 18 Months Aged, 1\/8 Wheel 5 kg through a UAE importer that specialises in authentic Italian food for restaurants and hotels, so you get the same quality professional kitchens use, delivered to your door. Long-aged Italian cheeses are naturally rich in flavour, so a little goes a long way in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is for cheese lovers, home cooks who make Italian dishes from scratch and anyone building a cheese board, as well as restaurants, delis, hotels and caterers in the UAE. Aged cheese also keeps well, so a piece in the fridge is always ready for cooking or a quick snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use bella lodi cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrate over pasta, risotto and soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShave over carpaccio, salads and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak into chunks for cheese and antipasti boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in pesto, gratins and baked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bella Lodi Cheese 18 Months Aged, 1\/8 Wheel 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bella Lodi (Lodigrana, Lodi, Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 wheel, vacuum packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable weight (V.W.) – the exact weight of each piece may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it refrigerated at 4-8°C. Once opened, wrap it in cheese paper or baking paper and then loosely in foil so it can breathe without drying out. Serve at room temperature. Order online from Welaza with delivery across the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does its weight vary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and whole-wheel cheeses are sold by approximate weight (V.W. means variable weight), so each piece can be slightly heavier or lighter than stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost traditional Italian aged cheeses are made with animal rennet. Check the label if you follow a vegetarian diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best way to serve aged Italian cheese?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring it to room temperature first, then cut it into chunks or shavings. It pairs well with honey, fruit, nuts, balsamic vinegar and fresh bread, and it can be grated over pasta and risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welaza.com\/collections\/dairy-cheese\"\u003echeese\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welaza.com\/collections\/wholesale-dairy-chilled\"\u003ewholesale dairy and chilled products\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welaza.com\/collections\/wholesale\"\u003ewholesale catalog\u003c\/a\u003e at Welaza.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bella Lodi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53415206158618,"sku":"HI-47464760279298","price":742.95,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/1279\/1322\/files\/32_c67a0bc8-cee7-4d62-af58-d896b5c57418.jpg?v=1794312966","url":"https:\/\/welaza.com\/products\/bella-lodi-cheese-18-months-aged-1-8-wheel-5-kg","provider":"Welaza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}