Parmigiano Reggiano is a PDO cheese produced in Parma and Reggio Emilia, with certification from Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano. Grana Padano is a PDO cheese produced in a similar way in the Po Valley. Grana Padano is softer and buttery, while Parmigiano Reggiano has a more intense flavor due to different aging times.

Mozzarella is made from cow’s milk and has a mild taste, while Mozzarella di Bufala is made from buffalo milk, with a more intense and tangy flavor.