Is Parmesan cheese pasteurized?
Parmesan is a hard, aged cheese made from either pasteurized or unpasteurized milk. Authentic Italian-made Parmigiano Reggiano, regulated by a Protected Designation of Origin, uses production processes that destroy harmful bacteria without pasteurization. Parmesan cheese packaging indicates when pasteurized milk is used.References:Select Cheeses: Cheese TexturesParmigiano Reggiano: The History of Parmigiano Reggiano DOPU.S.