Stilton Cheese vs Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Stilton Cheese

Stilton is one of the best-known British blue cheeses, traditionally made in two varieties: blue and white. Blue Stilton is creamy and crumbly with a distinctively sharp, rich flavor produced by the blue veins. White Stilton, less common, is the milder of the two and does not have the blue veining.

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Parmigiano Reggiano is an iconic Italian cheese produced in specific regions of Italy, including Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and parts of Mantua and Bologna. It is made from raw cow's milk and aged at least 12 months, developing a deep, complex flavor that's slightly nutty and salty. Parmigiano Reggiano is essential in Italian cooking and as a finishing cheese.

Comparing the Two Cheeses

Certification

Many cheeses have some kind of protected status that makes it so they can only be produced in a certain manner and location. Stilton Cheese has a PDO (1996). Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese has a PDO (1996).

Milk Type and Treatment

Stilton Cheese is made with cow milk. Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese is made with cow milk that is typically raw.

Composition and Texture

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese has a fat content of minimum 32%. Parmigiano Reggiano's texture can be described as "grainy, flaky".

Flavor and Aroma

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese has a umami flavor. Parmigiano Reggiano's aroma can be described as "mild, milky".

Appearance and Aging

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese has a color of straw or light straw , comes in cylindrical, slightly convex sides and has an aging period of 12 to 36 months .

Rind and Rennet Type

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese's rind is described as hard , with calf rennet.

	Stilton Cheese	Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Country of Origin	United Kingdom	Italy
Specific Origin	Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire	Emilia-Romagna region
Certification	PDO (1996)	PDO (1996)
Milk Type	Cow’s milk	Cow's milk
Milk Treatment		Raw
Fat Content		Minimum 32%
Rind		Hard
Texture		Grainy, flaky
Flavor		Umami
Aroma		Mild, Milky
Colors		Straw or light straw
Forms		Cylindrical, slightly convex sides
Age		12 to 36 months
Rennet Type		Calf rennet