Tag: Parmigiano Reggiano

Cheese Pairing Perfection: Unlocking the Secrets of Cheese and Wine

Cheese and wine pairing is a timeless tradition that has been around for centuries. The right pairing can enhance both the flavor and experience of each individual element. To achieve the perfect pairing, it’s important to understand the characteristics of both cheese and wine. Here are some tips to...

Dreamfarm develops mozzarella from Mediterranean-sourced almonds

Parma, in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy, is famous for its cheese production. Approximately 160,000 tons of Parmigiano Reggiano is produced here annually. But cow’s milk cheese is not the only product from the region bound for refrigerated aisles. After almost two years of R&D, Parma-based Dreamfarm...

Parmigiano Reggiano provenance | What makes it so special?

The production methods of Parmigiano Reggiano are the same since it was first made in the Middle Ages by Benedictine and Cistercian monks. They used the salt from the Salsomaggiore salt mines and the milk of the cows bred on their farms to produce a dry paste cheese, naturally...

Say cheese, Italian makers | The Star

THE High Court has ruled that “parmesan” is a translation of the Italian term “Parmigiano Reggiano”, the name of a hard, grainy cheese made from the milk of cows that graze in a specific part of northern Italy. Intellectual property (IP) lawyers interviewed by The Straits Times say that...

Parmesan Is the Most Controversial Cheese. Here’s Why

Ask about Parmesan cheese and you’ll likely get a range of answers depending on who you ask and where you are when you ask them. That salty packet of Parmesan powder that accompanies your favorite meal kit or holds court on the counter of your local pizza parlor may...

Saputo reports Grana Padano volume sales are up

During the pandemic, when the pace of life slowed, many people revisited their interest in the food they eat – including its place of origin and the complexity of varying flavor profiles. Among the big beneficiaries was Italian cheeses, said Jenny Englert, senior marketing manager for Saputo Specialty Cheese,...

The Horrifying Truth About How Parmesan Cheese is Made

If you go to any Italian restaurant that is worth its salt and even some that aren’t you’re going to see it, or at least be offered it. I am speaking of Parmesan Cheese. It’s a staple in many Italian dishes and a lot of us like to sprinkle,...