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Parmesan
This term refers to a specific variety of hard cheese characterized by its salty, nutty flavor and crystalline texture. It is most frequently used in culinary contexts as a finishing touch or a flavor enhancer rather than as a primary ingredient. While often used generically to describe any hard grating cheese, it technically refers to Parmigiano-Reggiano.
As a mass noun, it describes the substance of the cheese. To specify a quantity, users must employ partitive constructions such as a wedge of parmesan or a sprinkle of parmesan. It does not have a plural form in standard culinary usage.
Meanings
Examples
The chef added a pinch of parmesan to the risotto.
Does this Caesar salad come with parmesan shavings?
A little bit of parmesan makes the soup taste much richer.
I wonder if they have any aged parmesan in the deli.
The pasta was topped with a generous amount of parmesan.
Just sprinkle some parmesan on top before serving.