# @cooksillustrated on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_E9FRlj3X
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/3250578-cooksillustrated-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/44d111b64f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2018-12-05T00:30:15.000+00:00

## Caption

When purchasing Parm, seek out the exterior pieces closest to the rind. When cheese ages, it undergoes a complex process called proteolysis that affects its texture, melting qualities, and flavor. Proteolysis works from the outside in, so the outer portions of the Parmigiano-Reggiano show more of the telltale signs of advanced aging—a dry, crumbly texture; a high proportion of tyrosine crystals; and a deep, complex flavor. Tap the link in our profile to read more. 
#cooksillustrated #cheese #cheesescience #parmesan #parmigianoreggiano #foodscience

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