The Best Italian Seasoned Cheeses

The selection of these aged cheeses that can be purchased online is the result of a careful and wise selection among the best local and regional producers. For lovers of good food and traditional flavors, it is a great opportunity to put on the table creations that are otherwise difficult to find

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Seasoned cheese: differences and how

to recognize it

Aging affects all aspects of a cheese. Cheeses that remain still for at least 6 months are defined as aged. During this period, many internal and external elements change: the taste becomes sapier also thanks to the presence of salt, which is the natural preservative; the percentage of water changes, which, as it decreases, makes the flavor more evident. Externally, the “crust” takes shape, the internal grain becomes harder and in some cases almost scaly. Obviously, the longer it is left to age, the more obvious these characteristics become: in our selection we have jewels with 36 - 50 months of

aging.

Aged cheese: lactose-free, less fat

and more calcium

It is serious; one of the reasons why they are preferred to fresh cheeses: aging leads these products to be mature and in many cases contain more calcium. Parmigiano Reggiano is one of these cases, a 100-gram serving contains an adult's daily calcium requirement! Digestibility is also a plus: during their aging process, many substances are transformed and the level of digestive ease increases. Finally, in almost all cheeses that are more than 36 months old, the presence of lactose is close to zero, so it is also attractive to

all those people who are lactose intolerant.

Aged cheese is a product that requires preparation, experience, genuine raw materials and a processing method capable of treating properties and characteristics without altering their goodness. This is why it is important to choose quality products.