Parmigiano Reggiano
01.12.2020
9 comments
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:52
LinkParmigiano Reggiano is the cheese of choice in space, chosen as exceptionally good food for astronauts by both the U.S. and Russian space programs. It takes 550 litres of milk to make one wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano and on average, a wheel of cheese weighs 40 kilograms (85 pounds).
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:53
LinkParmesan cheese, or specifically Parmigiano-Reggiano, costs anywhere between $12 and $24 a pound. That's a huge chunk of change for a small chunk of cheese.
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:53
LinkCostco is selling a 72-pound wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano for $899. The average price for the cheese is typically $20 or less at retail stores for cheese that's aged for 12 months. At artisanal markets like Eataly it'll cost you around $18 per pound, $5 more than Costco's brand.
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:54
LinkA wheel of parmesan cheese can cost over $1,000 and has an average weight of 88 pounds, which means it cost over $11 per pound.
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:54
LinkThe product is aged an average of two years. The cheese is produced daily, and it can show a natural variability. True Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has a sharp, complex fruity/nutty taste with a strong savory flavour and a slightly gritty texture.
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:55
LinkThe cost is worth it though, as my dad can make some awesome spaghetti with it
TheSatisfactionGuy21[OP]
01.12.2020 15:57
LinkIt is the record holder for the best Italian cheese
