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Reggianito | Local Cheese From Argentina | TasteAtlas

Reggianito

Reggianito is a hard Argentinean cheese produced from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow's milk. Its flavor is salty, while the texture is crumbly and grainy, so it is usually grated. The name comes from the Spanish diminutive for Reggiano since the cheese was smaller than Parmigiano Reggiano, after which it was modeled.


Another reason for this name is that Italian immigrants from Reggio Emila created it and because Parmigiano Reggiano was called either Parmigiano or Reggiano. Due to its robust flavors, Reggianito is often used in a variety of pasta dishes and casseroles.