What is Brick Cheese? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Brick Cheese?

Brick cheese is an aged American made cheese with a color that is white or pale yellow and has a dense texture that is semi soft. When this cheese is young, it has a flavor that is mild and slightly sweet. As it ages the flavor becomes stronger and ripe.

What does Brick Cheese Taste Like?

Salty

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Umami

Ingredients

milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

cheese culture

Cheese starter is made from milk, or lab made and sold powdered or frozen. The starter is formed of healthy bacteria that quickly facilitates the process of raising the acidity levels in milk and changing it to lactic acid; a necessary aspect in cheese making. This helps the cheese to form and is used by cheese makers to aid in the process of creating their product.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

enzymes

Enzymes are living organisms. They are found in plants and are lab made by humans. These enzymes create specific reactions and are used in food production for this purpose. For example the enzyme called papain, which comes from papaya is used as a meat tenderizer. Some enzymes break down lactose, or keep the fermentation processes stable. Enzymes are commonly sold as powder, or in tablet form.

Brick Cheese Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (diced)132g

Cup (diced) Brick Cheese

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	490kcal	25%
Fats	39g	143%
Sat. fats	25g	321%
Mono. Fats	11g	71%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	4g	4%
Sugars	1g	6%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	31g	118%
Cholesterol	124mg	118%
Sodium	739mg	92%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Brick Cheese?

1 Cup (diced) of Brick Cheese contains 31 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Brick Cheese?

1 Cup (diced) of Brick Cheese contains 4 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Brick Cheese?

1 Cup (diced) of Brick Cheese contains 39 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Brick Cheese?

1 Cup (diced) of Brick Cheese contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (diced) of Brick Cheese?

There are 490 calories in 1 Cup (diced) of Brick Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (shredded) of Brick Cheese?

There are 419 calories in 1 Cup (shredded) of Brick Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Brick Cheese?

There are 105 calories in 1 oz of Brick Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Cubic Inch of Brick Cheese?

There are 63 calories in 1 Cubic Inch of Brick Cheese.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Brick Cheese?

There are 104 calories in 1 Slice of Brick Cheese.