Grana Padano falls into the same general category of Parmesan cheese—but we're not talking about the stuff that comes out of a green shaker bottle. Traditional Italian Parmesan, ( aka Parmigiano-Reggiano) is very similar to Grana Padano, but it actually has more regulations and specifications it has to meet. Mamma mia!
Parmigiano-Reggiano has Protected Designation of Origin status; Denominazione di Origine Protetta or DOP, in Italian. Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano, the two other popular Italian hard cheeses
Though Grana Padano looks almost identical to Parmesan, Parmesan isn't held to the same quality standard unless it's specified as Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP, which is why you can find pre-grated Parmesan in the pasta aisle, but you won't find authentic Grana Padano. If you're looking for high-quality aged Italian cheese, Grana Padano is your best bet.
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