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It is an Italian hard, granular cheese which is aged for 12 months.
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It is a hard, dry cheese which is aged at least two years.
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The Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced in Italy’s specific regions like Bologna, Reggio Emilia, Mantua, Modena, or Parma.
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As per the Italian law, cheese that is produced in the regions specified earlier is qualified to be Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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The Italian name Parmigiano-Reggiano is translated as "Parmesan" in English and American English.
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In the US, the word ‘parmesan’ is not regulated. Therefore, you might get a genuine Parmigiano-Reggiano or an imitation.
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Argentina and Australia are also known to produce parmesan cheese.
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For the European Union, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan are the same cheese.
In short, Parmesan produced in specific Italian regions is Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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