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King of Cheese
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Often referred to as the “King of Cheese,” Parmigiano Reggiano is a standout cheese with an unmistakable aroma and taste that make it worthy of the name. Produced from the milk of grass and hay-fed cows, this cheese is made in copper vats using traditional methods and is aged two years before being brought to market.
Often referred to as the “King of Cheese,” Parmigiano Reggiano is a standout cheese with an unmistakable aroma and taste that make it worthy of the name. Produced from the milk of grass and hay-fed cows, this cheese is made in copper vats using traditional methods and is aged two years before being brought to market.
At Nugget Markets, cheese specialists like Sabrah N. hand-crack large wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano fresh in store using the five traditional knives approach. Working with wheels that can weigh up to 85 pounds, the initial steps of this process are closer to splitting a piece of wood than cutting a piece of cheese!