The resulting curd is left to stand for 45-60 minutes.
The beaten curd is collected in gauze cloths, then divided into two parts and placed in molds. In these molds, the moist curd is turned over every hour for 24 hours to obtain the desired shape.
"Parmigiano Reggiano" and "Parmesan" are Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) for cheese produced in these provinces under Italian and European law.
Outside the European Union, the name "Parmesan" can be legally used for similar cheeses. The designation "Parmigiano Reggiano" refers only to the original Italian cheese.