Asiago
Also known as: Asiago cheese
Asiago is a standard cow's milk cheese providing calcium and protein. The 'low_concern' tier reflects only that milk is one of the FDA's nine major food allergens; otherwise it is a normal whole food.
What it is
An Italian semi-hard to hard cow's milk cheese with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Provides flavor, fat, protein, and texture as a topping, filling, or seasoning in pastas, salads, breads, and sauces.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen
- high in saturated fat and sodium
What regulators actually say
"The major food allergens identified by law are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard cheese under 21 CFR 133; milk is one of nine major food allergens under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
PDO cheese in the EU; milk is a regulated allergen under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011.
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