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Yes, parmesan comes from "Parma" a provence in Italy.
More detailed information can be found here: http://www.parmaitaly.it/parmigianok.html
To give a quick synopsis: Parma is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, which by degree of a 1955 law can only come from the Provences of Modena, Parma, Reggio Emilia, and partially of Bologne and Modena.
Many cheeses in this country are marked Parmesan, especially the ones PRE-grated and stuck in a paper container with a shaker top. YUKES, that's little more than cheese flavored cardboard. Definitely not "real" Parmesan.
Buy the real "Parmigiano Reggiano", you will see the name inscribed on the rind if it is an Italian original. It is worth the money!
My husband insists that a chunk of cheese be placed on a plate with a small hand grater so that he can add his own freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano to his meals.
Try it .... you'll like it especially on soups.
Parmesan Cheese comes from Italy . The name "Parmesan" is Italian , literally meaning from "Parma" . Parma is a city in the Italian region of Emilia - Romagna , famous for its architecture and the fine countryside around it ; it is also the home of the University of Parma , one of the oldest universities in the world .
Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard granular cheese, cooked but not pressed, named after the producing areas near Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and Bologna (all inEmilia-Romagna), and Mantova (in Lombardia), Italy. Under Italian law only cheese produced in these provinces may be labelled "Parmigiano-Reggiano", while European law classifies the name as aprotected designation of origin. It is informally known as the "king of cheese."
Parmigiano is the Italian adjective for Parma. Reggiano is the Italian adjective for Reggio Emilia. Parmesan is the French-language name for it and also serves as the informal term for the cheese in the English language. The name Parmesan is also used for cheeses which imitate Parmigiano-Reggiano, with phrases such as Italian hard cheese adopted to skirt legal constraints. The closest legitimate Italian cheese to Parmigiano-Reggiano is Grana Padano.
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What is the difference between mozzarella and Parmesan cheese?
Parmesan is a hard aged cheese and Mozzerella is a soft fresher cheese
How much cholesterol in parmesan cheese?
For every tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese there are 4 grams of cholesterol. One tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese also contains 76 mg of sodium.
What are some healthy recipes using Parmesan cheese?
Some healthy recipes using Parmesan cheese would include, Sauteed Swiss Chard with Parmesan Cheese, and Parmesan Artichoke Casserole is another great one.
Is it ok to substitute Swiss cheese to parmesan cheese?
I would not . the flavors are too different from Parmesan. A better sub for Parmesan would be Romano.
How much is 1 tbs of Parmesan cheese?
1 tablespoon of (grated) parmesan cheese will have 21 calories in it.
What kind of cheese can you use for caesars salad?
Parmesan cheese is normally shaved atop a Ceasar salad.
Why are foods like chicken parmesan made with mozzarella cheese and not parmesan?
Because both Chicken Parmesan, like Parmesan cheese is named after the Parma region of Italy. It has nothing to do with the ingredients. Mike
Where did Parmesan cheese?
Italy
What cheese can you substitute for Pecorino cheese?
asiago or parmesan
Could you use feta cheese in place of parmesan in mac and cheese?
No, it hasn't the slightest resemblance to Parmesan
Is parmesan cheese ripened or not?
Parmesan is ripened (matured) for many months.
Which cheese is made in Italy brie American parmesan chedda?
parmesan
