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What is Parmigiano Reggiano?
Pronounced /par-mee-JAH-noh reh-JAH-noh/
Definition
Parmigiano Reggiano is a hard, aged cow's-milk cheese with protected (DOP) status, commonly grated over pasta and soups.
It is associated with a defined area of northern Italy. Generic "parmesan" sold elsewhere is not the same protected product.
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