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Battitore (Beater)
The “battitore” has the task of identifying, on behalf of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, the presence of any defects in the Parmigiano Reggiano wheels. Each wheel is “beaten” with the appropriate hammer: if it passes the examination, it can be released on the market with its renowned name. italian pronunciation: /ba.tːi.’to.re/ Renato Giudici, expert beater Read more
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Beeswax (cera d’api)
A natural wax produced by bees, characterized by its sweet scent and soft texture. In the context of food, it is used as a protective coating for cheese, retaining moisture, ensuring even ripening, and preserving quality Read more
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Biologico (Organic)
Biologico or organic is said of an agricultural or livestock breeding technique, which excludes or limits the use of chemicals in fertilisers and animal feed; natural. Read more
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Bonifica (Reclamation Land)
Bonifica (italian for Reclamation Land) is a complex of works to drain marshy land and make it productive and able to accommodate the settlement of agricultural populations. Read more
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Brado (Wild)
Brado or Wild means grazing in a free and almost wild state (and it is said of both the animals and the state in which they live) Read more
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