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Always buy a wedge of Parmasan, the grated stuff does not taste anything like the real thing.

Not being rude but my DH thinks the packet stuff smells like puke! So that says it all.

Hi Anne, I would suggest you contact a cheese specialist. La Fromagerie in London will help you out and if you google for italian cheese there are british made and Italian alternatives who deliver what ever amount you want. I would also ask the same as Ross, how many baskets are you making!! Sounds very industrious.

Thanks everyone , I'll let you know what I manage to sort out.

Good heavens what happened there?

Costco do a very good Parmesan and its ready cut into wedges,buy just what you need.

Costco do a very good Parmesan and its ready cut into wedges,buy just what you need.

HOW many baskets? Are you catering a wedding?

Have you tried asking at your nearest large supermarket to see if they would be prepared to do you a special order? Has to be worth a try I would have thought.

Thanks Chiara Cla, I have tried several Italian food sites, but without any luck.I think I will have to buy a whole or half a cheese and grate it myself,putting somr in the freezer!!

Never never never buy tinned grated parmesan! Having lived in Italy for some years, you will never find this product here - why ? because it tastes nothing like the real stuff. I use Grana usually as it's cheaper but tastes similar, but you can't beat Parmigiano. Even the 'cheap' shops like Aldi sell Parmigino I think.I understand that you need a lot, maybe try an Italian website where they will post it to you. I usually pay in Italy €14.00 per kilo, this should give you a price guide.

perhaps i should have specified it was for making parmesan
baskets,which requires quite alot for sevel baskets=more than you can buy in the local super market

Having taught and holidayed in Tuscany for many years, I can't understand your request! Even the lower grade of cheese that is Grana Padano is streets ahead of tinned 'Parmesan'..
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