Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Parmesan is a sharp, dry Italian cheese made from skim/part-skim cow’s milk. This straw-colored cheese is a versatile classic adding a hearty, nutty flavor in soups, salads, and your favorite Italian inspired dishes.
Foods in the milk group provide nutrients that are vital for your body’s health and maintenance. One 1 ½ ounce serving of all-natural Parmesan cheese provides a very good source of protein, calcium and phosphorus. MyPyramid.gov recommends you consume three servings of dairy per day for calcium and vitamin D to help build strong, healthy bones and reduce the risk of low bone mass.
Delicious hard-aged cheeses, such as Parmesan, are also particularly easy to digest because they are low in lactose. Which is good news for those dairy lovers who are lactose intolerant! Crystal Farm’s Shredded Parmesan, featured here, is aged a minimum of 10 months and conveniently packaged and pre-shredded.
June is Dairy Month!
This month, support your own health and our country’s dairy farms by pick up some extra cheeses, fresh milk, and and dairy products. Remember to look for Crystal Farm cheeses at Dyste’s Food Pride and Jack & Jill Grocery Stores!
Recipes:
- Easy Parmesan Crisps – A great salad topper!
- Seashell Pasta With Asiago Parmesan Cheese
- Parmesan Fondue
- Cheddar-Parmesan Crackers and Apple-Pear Butter
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