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Argentine Reggianito Cheese
Price: $5.99
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Second only to Brazil in area, Argentina is home to endless miles of
grazing pastures. Their pasture fed cows produce 5,100 million liters of
milk per year!
After 50 years of independence, a huge flood of Europeans moved to
Argentina due to her open immigration policy. Many Italians came as
migrant workers for the harvest season to make their money to return to
Italy in the off-season. Other Italians chose to stay. They missed their
precious Parmigiano Reggiano, so they began trying their hand at making it
locally using traditional Italian methods.
Reggianito means little Reggiano because the wheel is reduced to 15 lbs.
from the enormous 80 lb. drum the Italians produce. This was done because
it was too difficult for the oxen to move the large wheels from the farms
outside Buenos Aires into the city. Reggianito is cured longer than any
other South American hard cheese, leading to a rich, enhanced flavor. This
cheese tastes a little saltier than its namesake, but don't be confused.
The white crystals in the cheese are not salt grains, they are
crystallized free amino acids. This gives the cheese a lovely grainy
texture. Reggianito is perfect for cooking or grating over pasta. If you
like Parmigiano Reggiano, give this Argentinian version a try.
Price: $5.99
To order click here: Buy It, Now! | More Info!
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