A type of pungent blue-green cheese from Italy known for its distinctive blue veins and strong flavor.
Named after the town of Gorgonzola near Milan, Italy, where this cheese has been made since at least the 11th century. The cheese gained its name from its place of origin, a common pattern for protected food products.
Gorgonzola's blue veins aren't mold added later—they develop from Penicillium mold naturally present in the cave-aging process! This accidental contamination became one of the world's most beloved cheeses.
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