From Cow's Diet To Aging, 8 Interesting Facts About The Process Of Making Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

1. Unpastuerised Milk

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2. Specific Cows Used

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3. Cow's Diet

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4. Copper Vats

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5. Adding Rennet

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6. Cheese Curd

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7. Branding It

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8. The Aging Process

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