Parmesan cheese reviews

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  • Updated:28 Jun 2007
 

01.Introduction

Parmesan-cheese

Test results for 27 parmesans priced from $17.15 to $69.95

We tested for

  • Flavour and aroma
  • Texture and appreance 

Findings

  • One of our experts’ favourites is a prepacked parmesan nationally available in supermarkets.
  • Getting a wedge cut from the wheel should ensure quality cheese. But taste it first and know what to look for to get the best quality.

Please note: this information was current as of June 2007 but is still a useful guide to today's market.


Brands tested

Deli products (cut from the wheel)

  • Auricchio Grana Padano
  • Auricchio Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Biemme Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Pieffe Grana Padano
  • Pieffe Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Rocca Grana Padano
  • Rocca Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Zanetti Grana Padano
  • Zanetti Parmigiano Reggiano

Pre-packaged products

  • Auricchio Grana Padano
  • Auricchio Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Delre Parmesan Authentically Italian
  • Emilgrana Grana Padano
  • Mil Lel Extra Aged Parmesan
  • Mil Lel Parmesan
  • Mil Lel Superior Real Australian Grana Parmesan
  • Pantalica Parmesan Cheese Italian Style
  • Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan
  • Perfect Italiano Parmesan
  • South Cape Australian Parmesan
  • South Cape Grana Padano
  • South Cape Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Virgilio Grana Padano
  • Wattle Valley Grana Padano
  • Wattle Valley Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Zanetti Grana Padano
  • Zanetti Parmigiano Reggiano
 
 

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