Granular cheese

Granular cheese
Country of originMultiple
Source of milkCows
PasteurisedSometimes
TextureGranular, usually hard
Aging timeMinimum: 2 months
Usual: 12 months

Granular cheese, also known as stirred curd cheese and hard cheese, is a type of cheese produced by repeatedly stirring and draining a mixture of curd and whey. It can refer to a wide variety of cheeses, including the grana cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano and various others.