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Pecorino Romano

Also known as: pecorino romano cheese, Peccorino Romano PDO cheese

Low concern

Pecorino Romano is a traditional sheep-milk cheese, high in sodium and saturated fat. Contains milk allergen.

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1,213 products

What it is

A hard, salty Italian sheep-milk cheese with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the EU.

Grating cheese for pasta dishes, sauces, and seasoning.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Most of the sodium we eat comes from packaged, processed foods, including cheese."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional cheese; imported cheeses subject to standards under 21 CFR Part 133.

European Union — EFSA

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

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