Frequently Asked Questions about Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano

Parmigiano Reggiano vs Parmesan: discover differences in origin, production, aging, taste, labeling and legal protection.

How to store Parmigiano Reggiano: in the refrigerator, vacuum-packed, after opening, shelf life, mold and freezing.

Can you eat Parmigiano Reggiano rind? How to clean it, cook it and use it in broths, soups, risottos and slow-cooked recipes.

Grana Padano is naturally lactose-free after 9 months: residual lactose, galactose, FODMAP, labels and differences from milk allergy.

Grana Padano aging: minimum 9 months, Over 16 months, Riserva Over 20 months, flavour, texture, uses and professional formats.

Parmigiano Reggiano aging: minimum 12 months, 24, 30, 36 months and beyond. How flavour, texture, price and uses change over time.

How much does a whole Parmigiano Reggiano PDO wheel cost? Weight, price per kg, ageing, B2B supply and why to request an updated quote.

How much does a whole Grana Padano PDO wheel cost? Weight, price per kg, ageing, B2B supply and why to request an updated quote.

Grana Padano ingredients: milk, salt, rennet and lysozyme. What lysozyme is, why it is used and what to know about egg allergens.

Grana Padano and cholesterol: how much it contains, which portions to consider and how to assess it within the diet.