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Grana fell / Grana padano / is a very popular Italian hard cheese. Its name comes from comes from "grana" - a grain that hints at the granular structure that the cheese has and Padano, which means it comes from the regions along the Po River. Grana padano has a spicy and salty taste with a very slight hint of walnuts.
It's considered that Grana fell is one of the first hard cheeses produced in Italy 900 years ago by monks near Milan. Until 1470, this cheese was considered the most popular in the country.
It is very similar to its popular cousin - Parmesan, but unlike it is not only produced in the Emilia-Romagna region, but in a number of other areas - Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige. The other interesting difference between the two cheeses is that in the production of Parmesan milk is used from cows that are fed only grass or hay. Milk from cows that are fed and fed is allowed to obtain Grana Padano.
Grana fell ripens quite slowly - up to a year and a half, and for its production requires 18 liters of fresh cow's milk. It is prepared from semi-skimmed cow's milk.
Composition of Grana Padano
Grana padano has unique nutritional characteristics, starting with the fact that it is easily digested and absorbed quickly, thanks to the spices and amino acids that make up about 20% of it.
Grana padano is rich in high quality organic protein, similar to that in milk. 100 g of this cheese contains 385 calories and a high amount of protein - found in 200 g of meat. The nutrients in 100 g of Grana Padano correspond to those in a liter and a half of milk.
Furthermore, Grana fell strongly contradicts the concept that cheeses contain only saturated fat. It contains 40% of unsaturated fats, which are considered to be the most useful for the human body. The average amount of cholesterol in 50 g of cheese is only 40 mg. It contains high amounts of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc and many vitamins - A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, PP and E.
Selection and storage of Grana Padano
Grana padano is produced in the form of cakes, which reach an impressive weight between 24 and 40 kg. In Italy, the cheese is sold in smaller chunks, which are broken off from the whole pie with the help of a special cheese tool.
The inside of Grana fell it has a straw color, a slightly grainy structure and no holes - making it perfect for shredding. In our country you can also buy Grana Padano in small cuts from larger chain stores. It is best to buy the cheese in chunks, not grated, because in the latter case it quickly loses its aroma and taste.
Store Grana fell well wrapped in the refrigerator or in cool enough places. If you come across a larger pie than the cheese, grate it just before eating.
Grana fell in cooking
As we mentioned the structure of Grana fell is great for shredding. In this form, it is ideal for sprinkling delicious spaghetti, pasta, soups, vegetable salads and risotto. The taste of the cheese is complemented by red wine. You can serve it in a lump, with a slice of bread or with a bowl of nice balsamic vinegar in which to dip it.
We present you a typical Italian recipe for stuffed tomatoes with Grana fell. To be more precise, this recipe is Paduan. You need 12 small tomatoes, 150 g Grana padano, 4 tbsp. milk and parsley for decoration.
Beat the milk and grated cheese. Cut the tomatoes in half and carve the inside, then add it to the cheese and milk. Fill the tomato halves with the resulting mixture and arrange them in a pan, which is pre-greased with oil. Bake for about 15 minutes in a preheated oven. Garnish with a whole sprig of parsley and serve.
Benefits of Grana Padano
As cheese is very rich in calcium, it is a great food for strengthening the bones of adolescents and the elderly. The iodine in it is a valuable ingredient that has a beneficial effect on the body. Grana padano can be consumed by all age groups due to its high content of nutrients. The very small amount of fat in it makes it suitable for dietary diets.
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Grana Padano is one of the famous Italian cheeses. It is made from cow's milk and has given its name to a whole group of cheeses. The word Grana is now used for all hard dry cheeses that are grated. The word padano means that it was made in the area of the river Po.
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