What is the difference between parmigiano and parmesan cheese?!

Question: To be called Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, it must be made in one of the territories of the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna (on the left bank of the river Reno) and Mantua (on the right bank of the river Po). Also, it must be aged for minimally a year. "Parmesan" as called by the French, does not have to meet either of the 2 criteria above.

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Answers: To be called Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, it must be made in one of the territories of the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna (on the left bank of the river Reno) and Mantua (on the right bank of the river Po). Also, it must be aged for minimally a year. "Parmesan" as called by the French, does not have to meet either of the 2 criteria above.

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Different way of saying it.

They are the same, but don't buy the junk in a shaker box. Get the good stuff and grate it yourself.

A bit more costly, but worth it.

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Parmesan is just the American (and French) name for Parmigiano-Reggiano, which comes from the area around the Italian city of Parma.

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No difference except langague Parmigiano is Italian and Parmesan is the French version.

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The language used to say it. It's the same thing.

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Another trick question --the spellings not the same yes !!

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