# 3-Year-Old Parmesan Cheeses Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months is Full of Flavor By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmigiano-reggiano-aged-40-months References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/072358)  Many kinds of cheese get better with age and [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasper-hill-vault-no-5-cave-aged-cheese) new [Parmigiano Reggiano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmigiano-reggiano-consortium) Aged 40 Months is a perfect example of just that. Just as the name suggests, Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months has been carefully aged for three years and four months. The result of this aging process is a distinctly nutty flavor, "with a full and fruity aroma, intense notes of melted butter, and a wonderfully crumbly texture that only comes with such age." This makes the new cheese perfect for grating over pasta, but it's also delicious on its own. Trader Joe's suggests pairing the cheese with a slice of a [crisp fall apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-stilton-cheese-with-apple-pear), or adding it to a holiday cheeseboard for an extra special treat. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aged Cheese:** Innovative cheese producers can experiment with aging techniques to create unique and flavorful cheeses like Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months. - **Flavor Pairings:** Food and beverage companies can capitalize on the flavorful notes of aged cheeses like Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months by creating new product lines and flavor pairings. - **Premium Cheese:** Demand for premium and high-quality cheeses like Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months is on the rise, presenting an opportunity for dairy producers to focus on specialized cheese production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dairy:** Producers within the dairy industry can innovate in aging techniques, quality, and taste to offer unique and high-quality cheese products like Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies should explore new opportunities for flavor pairings, as aged cheeses like Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months present an opportunity to create unique and delicious products. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on consumers' increasing demand for specialty products like Trader Joe's Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 Months by offering a diverse selection of premium and high-quality cheeses in-store and online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cave-Aged Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasper-hill-vault-no-5-cave-aged-cheese.md) - [Grass-Fed Italian Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-lagorai-semisoft-cheese.md) - [Fresh Four-Cheese Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Savory Chive-Studded Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotswold-double-gloucester-cheese.md) - [Aromatic Herb-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-reyes-tomaprovence-artisan-cheese.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Cheese Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bread-cheese.md) - [Herby Parmesan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-butter-with-parmesan-garlic-herb.md) - [Historic Aged Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-cheese.md) - [Triple Pepper French Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fromage-pav-red-chili-pepper.md)