Yet in the fertile valleys of Parma, Italy — the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano — cheese is practically currency. Like other coveted goods, it is susceptible to copycats and counterfeits ...

Its Italian name, in fact, Parmigiano Reggiano, means 'from the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.' We visited a dairy in Parma, Italy to find out how the cheese is made and why it is so expensive.

Yet in the fertile valleys of Parma, Italy — the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano — cheese is practically currency. Like other coveted goods, it is susceptible to copycats and counterfeits ...

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Buy fresh parmesan where possible; the taste is far superior to pre-packed cheese – and avoid ready-grated cheese at all costs. Because Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is not made with vegetarian ...