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Pecorino Romano
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.
Found in
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
- high sodium
- saturated fat
- contains milk allergen
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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