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Parmigiano Reggiano

British  
/ ˌpɑːmɪˌdʒɑːnəʊ rɛˈdʒɑːnəʊ /

noun

  1. another name for Parmesan cheese

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From Salon

The formaggio faithful know that Parmigiano Reggiano is a hard cow’s milk cheese that can trace its origins back to the Middle Ages.

From Los Angeles Times

Because it has protected designation of origin, only the cheese made in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua can legally be called Parmigiano Reggiano.

From Los Angeles Times

According to its website, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium traces its roots back to the early 1900s when the chambers of commerce in Italian cities were looking to establish a way to authenticate the origin of the hard cheese produced in their region.

From Los Angeles Times

“Parmigiano Reggiano is not just a symbol of excellence rooted in tradition, but increasingly a truly iconic global brand,” Carmine Forbuso, Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium’s head of marketing, said to the Hollywood Reporter.

From Los Angeles Times