Parmigiano Reggiano 
The Undisputed King of Cheeses
Revered worldwide as the “King of Cheeses,” Parmigiano Reggiano is an exceptional hard cheese steeped in history and tradition.
It holds a strict Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) status, awarded in 1996, guaranteeing that it is produced exclusively in the designated Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and specific areas of Mantua and Bologna.
Crafted from high-quality cow’s milk and aged for a minimum of 12 months, this versatile cheese is equally outstanding in both hot and cold dishes.
As your dedicated Parmigiano Reggiano distributor, Futura Foods offers wholesale Parmigiano Reggiano options, including bulk Parmigiano Reggiano, tailored to meet the diverse needs of retail, foodservice, and manufacturing customers seeking the finest quality.
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Taste & Texture
Intense, complex, and beautifully rich
Parmigiano Reggiano delivers a complex flavour profile that is distinctively strong, nutty, and full-bodied, with a rich, umami taste and a fruity aroma.
Its texture is granular and firm, becoming more pronounced and complex as it ages. While often used as a topping, grated or shaved over countless dishes to add a burst of flavour, it is also a key ingredient in Italian classics such as risotto or pesto alla genovese.
As a leading source for premium cheese wholesale, we are proud to offer you this exceptional aged Parmigiano Reggiano import that will elevate your continental dairy offering.
How it’s made
From Grass-Fed Cows to a Traditional Recipe
Parmigiano Reggiano is produced exclusively within its small DOP region in Northern Italy, where cows are strictly fed on local grass and cereals from the defined area. It is handmade following a recipe that boasts a history of over 1000 years, using traditional tools and methods.
The ingredients are simple: just milk, salt, and rennet, with no preservatives. Importantly, it is made using unpasteurised milk and uses animal rennet, so it is not suitable for vegetarians. The cheese must be aged for a minimum of 12 months, but wheels are often matured for much longer – sometimes up to 60 months – to develop even deeper layers of flavour and texture.
Each wheel bears distinctive markings on the rind, including unique identification numbers. At exactly 12 months, every single wheel undergoes hand inspection. A quality inspector taps each wheel with a hammer, listening with a trained ear to identify any internal defects that could compromise its quality. Any wheel not meeting the stringent standard has all its identifying marks removed. You really do only get the very best with this cheese!
Nutritional Values
Ingredients
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (Unpasteurised Cow’s Milk, Salt, Animal rennet)
Allergens
Milk
Storage
Keep Refrigerated. Once opened use within 7 days and by date shown.
Nutritional values shown are for a typical Parmigiano Reggiano, please contact us for full product specifications.
Typical Values
per 100g (as sold)
Did you know…?
Parmigiano Reggiano is naturally lactose-free and made with no additives or preservatives.
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