Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano makers are using microchips to verify the authenticity of their products and thwart scammers.

Parmigiano-Reggiano makers are putting edible microchips the size of a grain of sand into their 90-pound cheese wheels to combat counterfeiters::Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano makers are using microchips to verify the authenticity of their products and thwart scammers.

  • Sektor@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    They make counterfeit Rolex so good, you need an expert and a microscope to tell the difference. Why not cheese.

    • HiddenLayer5@lemmy.mlEnglish
      5·
      2 years ago

      It’s almost like luxury goods are a scam and purely for bragging rights of having the brand, and not that the actual object is unique or the best!