Food and Cuisine
Parma is famous for its food and rich gastronomical tradition: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (also produced in Reggio Emilia), Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). Parma claims several stuffed pasta dishes like "tortelli d'erbetta" and "anolini in brodo".
In 2004 Parma was appointed the seat of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Parma also has two food multinationals, Barilla and Parmalat and a food tourism sector represented by Parma Golosa and Food Valley.
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Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, the true "parmesan"
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Prosciutto di Parma (cured ham)
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Tortelli d'erbetta
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Anolini in brodo (broth)
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