Parmigiano-Reggiano makers are putting edible microchips the size of a grain of sand into their 90-pound cheese wheels to combat counterfeiters
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Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano makers are using microchips to verify the authenticity of their products and thwart scammers.
  • gencha@lemm.ee
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    1 day ago

    “Micro chips” cost almost nothing in bulk. They are like a barcode sticker, but sub-surface. Even the scanners are affordable. Plugs right into USB and emulates a keyboard that sends key strokes for the chip ID. Full-size Parmigiano wheel can cost a pretty penny.