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The Parma ham is a typical product of the province of Parma, in particular of the Langhirano area, and is considered among the most representative of the made in Italy, as well as being one of the most appreciated Italian products in the world.

Pecorino is a term that does not indicate a cheese typical of a specific geographical area; rather, it refers to the use of sheep's milk in its production. Historically, pecorino has a Mediterranean origin, but over time it has spread elsewhere. The most important difference between pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, which are made from cow's milk, lies in the percentage of fat and casein. These two substances are present in sheep's milk in more than double the percentage of cow's milk.

Parmigiano Reggiano is a PDO hard cheese, produced by skimming raw cow's milk, partially skimmed and without any additives. For this reason, Parmigiano Reggiano is considered a natural product and is among the most digestible cheeses.

When talking about one of the most famous Italian dairy products in the world, the question "is mozzarella a cheese?" immediately springs to mind. Not everyone knows that the tasty food, which characterises pizza, comes from a process of coagulation of milk proteins and is therefore a fresh cheese. In fact, mozzarella contains many milk enzymes and its shelf life never exceeds 20 days.