Granular cheese
Granular cheese, also known as stirred curd cheese and hard cheese, is a type of cheese produced by repeatedly stirring and draining a mixture of curd and whey. It can refer to a wide variety of cheeses, including the grana cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano (pictured) and various others.
Granular cheese | |
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Parmigiano-Reggiano | |
Country of origin | Multiple |
Source of milk | Cows |
Pasteurised | Sometimes |
Texture | Granular, usually hard |
Aging time | Minimum: 2 months Usual: 12 months |
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