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Casaro (Cheesemaker)
Vincenzo Aldrovandi, cheesemaker for Latteria Sociale Gonfo, tells us about his daily work as a master cheesemaker of Parmigiano Reggiano. Without the cheesemaker, there would be no cheese: he is the conductor who transforms milk into a symphony.
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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…
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Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano is a noun and refers to a type of hard, granular cheese that originated in the Parma and Reggio Emilia regions of Italy. It is often referred to as “Parmesan cheese” in English. The term “Parmigiano Reggiano” can be broken down into two parts: “Parmigiano” refers to something from or related to Parma,…
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