# Parrano cheese

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{{Short description|Dutch cheese}}
{{about|the cheese|the Italian municipality|Parrano}}
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| country = [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands)
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| source = [Cow](/source/Cow)s
| pasteurised = Yes
| texture = Semi-firm
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| aging = 5 months
| certification = Trademark name
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'''Parrano cheese''' is a [cow milk](/source/cow_milk) [cheese](/source/cheese) produced in the [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands). It tastes mild and nutty, combining salty and sweet flavours. It has a semi-firm texture and a smooth, golden coloured paste. Made from [pasteurized](/source/pasteurized) milk, Parrano is produced in {{convert|20|lb|abbr=on}} wheels and is aged for 5 months.

Combining the flavour of aged [parmesan](/source/parmesan) with a pliant texture, Parrano is marketed as an [Italian](/source/Italy)-style cheese. [Taglines](/source/Taglines) have included "The Dutch cheese that thinks it’s Italian" and "Sort of Italian." However, Parrano is technically [Gouda cheese](/source/Gouda_cheese) although its flavour is more pronounced than that of traditional Gouda.

Parrano is a versatile cheese that is easy to shred, slice and melt. It is well suited for entertaining, [cooking](/source/cooking) and snacking. Its flavour complements many different types of [cuisine](/source/cuisine), especially [Italian](/source/Italian_cuisine) dishes.

Parrano won a gold medal at the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest in [Madison, Wisconsin](/source/Madison%2C_Wisconsin), for 'Best of class, Gouda.' It was also first runner up for the World Champion Cheese Title.

It is marketed chiefly under two brand names, Parrano and [Prima Donna](/source/Prima_Donna_(cheese)).<ref>{{cite book |author=van Blommestein, I |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u68mAqeEWLIC&pg=PA5 |title=''Koken op z'n Italiaans''|year=2001 |edition=2nd |page=5 | publisher=Inmerc |quote=Oude of overjarige Goudse kaas - die breder verkrijgbaar is dan verse Parmezaanse - is een prima vervanger. Deze kaas komt u in dit boek dan ook even vaak tegen. ... gerechten. Hij is in de handel onder de namen Parrano en Prima Donna. (Old or very old Gouda cheese - which is more widely available than fresh Parmesan - is a fine substitute. This cheese is therefore mentioned equally often in this book. ... dishes. It is marketed under the names Parrano and Prima Donna.)|language=Dutch |accessdate=2013-04-05|isbn = 9789066111776}}</ref> [Uniekaas Groep](/source/Uniekaas_Groep) is the exclusive producer of Parrano, a trademarked brand.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070820071422/http://www.parrano.com/p_usa/faq/faq.htm FAQ]. Parrano.com.</ref><ref>[http://www.uniekaas.com Uniekaas.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100129064615/http://uniekaas.com/ |date=2010-01-29 }}</ref> Its main competitor is Prima Donna, a trademarked brand of [Vandersterre Groep](/source/Vandersterre_Groep).<ref>[http://www.primadonnakaas.com/over-prima-donna About Prima Donna]. Primadonnakaas.com</ref>

As of October 2013 a product branded Paradiso, that has a similar taste profile to Parrano and Prima Donna is sold at Wegmans Markets. This cheese clearly has an Italian flavor profile but is also imported from the Netherlands.  

==See also==
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* [List of cheeses](/source/List_of_cheeses)

==References==
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== External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928181947/http://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/uscontest/2007/past_results.php?year=2006 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest results]

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