Re:Parmigiano-Reggiano: Italy's 'practically perfect' food
by gerardnll on Monday January 28, 2019 @10:03AM
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'...Once it has been cut from the wheel, the usable life will be a few weeks maybe a couple months max if properly stored. While it may not mold, ... '
Totally true. That's why, when I buy it, I eat a small piece everyday.
Re:Parmigiano-Reggiano: Italy's 'practically perfect' food
by Angostura on Monday January 28, 2019 @11:19AM
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Thats the main problem with having a really good piece of parmesan in the fridge - I eat it.
Re:Parmigiano-Reggiano: Italy's 'practically perfect' food
by Lucadg on Monday January 28, 2019 @10:43AM
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Spot on. Always buy it just cut, when possible. It does make a difference in taste.
Re:Parmigiano-Reggiano: Italy's 'practically perfect' food
by LoSboccacc on Monday January 28, 2019 @10:34AM
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real parmigiano doesn't have preservatives so it'll mold in a month after opening; grana padano usually does have and will last longer; both will become dry in time after opening.
in genera both tastes ok even when they dry out, albeit they gets saltier; if one eats cheese slowly, I'd suggest to get one relatively younger (i.e. 9 months) so as the flavor matures it doesn't get overly strong.
they both contain a lot of cholesterol and lot of calories, so I wouldn't call them miracle food, but they do have some nice properties, like they're some of the few cheeses that are suitable for lactose intolerant people (still not for lactose allergic people but ymmv) which makes them a good source of calcium.
Once it has been cut from the wheel, the usable life will be a few weeks maybe a couple months max if properly stored. While it may not mold, it will desiccate and become hard and waxy. You might not be able to tell if you're just grating it finely, but if you're cutting off slivers it will taste different when it's been sitting for too long in the fridge.
Local Italian and gourmet groceries sell it for about the same price as Costco. The advantage over Costco is that you get it cut from the wheel in whatever quantity you want, in front of you and you're not buying it as shrink-wrapped wedge.