Question

Parmesan and/or Romano cheese are very hard grated/shaken cheese with __________ moisture content.

(a) 20%

(b) 30%

(c) 50%

(d) 70%

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Answer 1

Right answer is (c) 50%

To elaborate: Parmesan is considered to be a dry cheese because its maximum moisture content is 50%. Its minimum milk fat content is 22%.