Known in French and English as Parmesan, although under Italian law officially called Parmigiano Reggiano, this is easily Italy's most famous cheese. It is produced exclusively in Emilia Romagna, in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and areas of Mantua and Bologna, all found between the Rivers Po and Reno where the cattle thrive on the lush plains.

Paxton's Parmigiano Reggiano is matured for a minimum of 24 months. This allows for the cheese to develop its complexity, with rich, nutty dried fruit flavours, but without being as crystalline and granular as some of the older cheeses. You can buy ready-to-use grated or shredded cheese or make it on your own. For instance, if you buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself, use the finest section of your grating tool to make good grated Parmesan cheese. What are the different types of cheese?

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Grated cheese is a cheese that has been reduced in size by rubbing it on a grater. Shredded cheese, on the other hand, is a cheese that has been cut into shreds or thin strips. In your favorite recipes, you can use either shredded or grated cheese in equal parts. Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day.