Grana Padano Cheese - Cut Fresh to Order | Frank and Sal's
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Grana Padano PDO Cheese, Cut Fresh to Order
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Nutty, savory, and gently sweet, Grana Padano belongs beside the grater as much as it belongs on a cheese board. Shave it over a salad, grate it onto Sunday pasta, or break off a piece to enjoy with bread and olives.
Our Latteria Soresina Grana Padano is imported from Italy and cut from the wheel when you order. We vacuum-seal your portion and pack it with cold packs for shipping. Choose a 1, 2, 3, or 5 pound piece.
Cheese type: Grana Padano PDO, an aged Italian hard cheese.
Production location: Made in northern Italy within the designated Grana Padano PDO production area across parts of Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Trentino-Alto Adige.
Producer: Latteria Soresina.
Milk: Partially skimmed, unpasteurized cow’s milk.
Milk fat content: Typical total fat is 29%, equivalent to 29 g per 100 g of cheese. Minimum fat in dry matter is 32% under the PDO specification. Dry matter excludes the cheese’s water, so these percentages measure different things.
Ingredients: Milk, salt, rennet, preservative: lysozyme from egg.
Allergens: Contains milk and egg.
One Piece, Plenty of Ways to Enjoy It
Keeping a piece in the refrigerator lets you choose the texture for each dish: finely grated for a sauce, thinly shaved for vegetables, or small chunks for the table.
- Over pasta: Finish tomato sauce, meat ragù, or buttered pasta with freshly grated cheese.
- In risotto: Stir in finely grated Grana Padano at the end of cooking.
- With vegetables: Add shavings to roasted asparagus, zucchini, or an arugula salad.
- On a cheese board: Serve with pears, walnuts, prosciutto, and crusty bread.
Grana Padano Questions Answered
Is Grana Padano the same as Parmigiano Reggiano?
No. Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano are distinct Italian PDO cheeses. Grana Padano is produced across a broader area of northern Italy and must age for at least 9 months. Parmigiano Reggiano comes from a smaller designated area and must age for at least 12 months. Both can mature much longer, developing a fuller flavor and a more crumbly texture.
Can I use Grana Padano instead of Parmesan?
Yes. Grana Padano works in place of Parmesan in most pasta dishes, risottos, soups, and savory fillings. Start with the same amount, then taste before adding more cheese or salt.
Is Grana Padano a mild cheese?
Generally, yes, especially when younger. Younger Grana Padano has a delicate, milky flavor. Longer aging develops deeper nutty and savory notes. Age matters when comparing its strength with other cheeses.
Is this cheese cut fresh when I order?
Yes. We cut your selected portion from the wheel when your order comes in, then vacuum-seal it for shipping. You receive a whole piece to grate, shave, or cut at home.
Is Grana Padano made with unpasteurized milk?
Yes. Authentic Grana Padano PDO is made with unpasteurized cow’s milk that is partially skimmed before cheesemaking.
Is Grana Padano naturally lactose-free?
Yes. Latteria Soresina lists less than 0.1 g of lactose per 100 g of cheese, a result of the production process. It still contains milk proteins and is not suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Does this Grana Padano contain egg?
Yes. Latteria Soresina uses lysozyme derived from egg as a preservative. This cheese contains both milk and egg allergens.
Is Grana Padano vegetarian?
No. Grana Padano PDO is made with calf rennet, so it is not suitable for vegetarian diets that exclude animal rennet.
How should I store Grana Padano after opening?
Keep it refrigerated. Wrap the cut piece in cheese paper or parchment and place it in a food-storage container. Grate what you need for each meal and follow the storage guidance on your package.