Pamigiano-Reggiano is a traditional, unpasteurized, hard cheese made from cow’s, skimmed milk,aged at least 12 months. It has a shape of a drum with sticky, hard, yellow to orange rind. Parmigiano Reggiano weighs 42.0kg . The aroma is sweet and fruity, the color fresh yellow and the taste – fruity, like pineapple. Parmigiano Reggiano’s flavor is unmistakably piquant. Primarily, a grating cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano is a great topping for soups, pasta dishes, veal chicken or salads. It is also a great table cheese and can often be found on a cheese board. The cheese is sold in large, grainy chunks, chiseled from the shiny drum that carries its name emblazoned on the rind.
Both “Parmigiano-Reggiano” and “Parmesan” are protected designations of origin (PDO) for cheeses produced in these provinces under Italian and European law:Reggio Emilia, Parma, Modena.and part of Bolognia. Outside the EU, the name “Parmesan” can legally be used for similar cheeses, with only the full Italian name unambiguously referring to PDO Parmigiano-Reggiano.