Aldi Inc., Batavia, Ill., introduces two gourmet pasteurized process cheese spreads under the company’s private label brand Grandessa Signature. Sold in 8-ounce tubs, the dips are unique in that they include a meat ingredient other than bacon or salami, the most common meat ingredients combined with cheese. Prosciutto Parmesan is based on blended Monterey Jack cheese enhanced with natural Parmesan cheese flavor. The spread contains generous amounts of diced prosciutto ham. To heat things up, there’s Chorizo Jalapeno, which is also based on Monterey jack cheese. The spicy chorizo crumbles are made from both beef and pork, and are blended with diced jalapeno peppers. A two-tablespoon serving of either variety contains 80 calories and 6 grams of fat.
