Parrano Cheese

About

Parrano is a pasteurized cow's milk cheese produced in the Netherlands. It has a a semi-firm texture and a smooth, golden color, and has a sweet and nutty flavor similar to a cross between gouda and parmesan.

Information

Other names: Parrano Originale

Translations: Parrano Siers, Parrano Sūriai, Parrano Brânză, Parrano sira, Parrano Kaas, Parrano पनीर, Parrano Queijo, Parrano сыра, Parrano Τυρί, Parrano الجبن, Parrano 치즈, Parrano Sýry, Parrano Keju, Parrano奶酪, Parrano Formatge, Parrano Sir, Parrano Syry, Parrano Formaggio, Parrano גבינה, Parrano Ost, Паррано сир, パッラーノチーズ, Parrano fromage, Parrano Queso, Parrano сиру, Parrano Juusto, Parrano сирене

Physical Description

Parrano cheese is smooth and firm, with the general consistency of a gouda. The color is generally a creamy yellow.

Colors: Creamy tan to light yellow

Tasting Notes

Flavors: Nutty, sweet, slightly tangy

Mouthfeel: Smooth and firm

Food complements: Crackers, Salad, Fruit, Sandwiches, Pasta

Wine complements: Chianti, Pinot noir or red zinfandels

Beverage complements: A light, Fruity wheat beer

Substitutes: Parmesan, Gouda, Asiago

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Choosing: Pick cheese that is still fresh and in date with no white streaking or moldy spots.

Buying: Parrano cheese can be found at many specialty grocers and gourmet food shops.

Procuring: Parrano cheese is manufactured from cow's milk in the Netherlands and exported to the United States and other countries.

Preparation and Use

Parrano cheese is best served at room temperature and sliced with a sharp knife. Due to its smooth, creamy texture, grating this cheese is not advised.

Cleaning: No cleaning is necessary.

Conserving and Storing

Parrano cheese must be stored in the refrigerator until an hour prior to serving.

Social/Political

Although Parrano cheese is made in the Netherlands, connoisseurs of the product often think of it as an Italian-type cheese, due to its flavor similarities to parmesan.

History: Parrano cheese is a recent development of UnieKaas International, a cheese manufacturer in the Netherlands. It won a gold medal at the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, in the "Best of Class, Gouda" category.