INNOVATION on Instagram: "Gorgonzola originated in northern Italy more than 1,000 years ago, near the town of Gorgonzola close to Milan. Early production began as a result of combining milk from different milking times, which encouraged natural mold growth during aging. Over time, cheesemakers refined this process, leading to the blue veins formed by Penicillium molds. The cheese matures slowly, allowing fats and proteins to break down, creating its distinct aroma, sharp flavor, and creamy textu

Detailed Explanation on Instagram: "Gorgonzola is widely considered the oldest known blue cheese. Records trace it back to the year 879 in northern Italy, which predates other famous blue cheeses. Roquefort in France, although steeped in legend about a shepherd forgetting his bread and cheese in a cave, was formally documented around the 11th century, while Stilton in England only emerged in the 18th century. This makes Gorgonzola the earliest reliably recorded blue cheese, and one of the first