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Romano Cheese

Also known as: romano

Low concern

Standard dairy product. FDA standard of identity 21 CFR 133.183 (Romano cheese).

Found in

8,989 products

What it is

Hard, salty Italian-style cheese typically made from cow, sheep, or goat milk; aged grated cheese.

Flavor, salt, savory topping for pasta and dishes.

Why it's flagged

Milk allergen
High sodium

What regulators actually say

"Romano cheese, cheese for grating, and grated Romano cheese are the foods prepared from cow's milk or sheep's milk or goat's milk or mixtures of two or all of these"

FDA 21 CFR 133.183 — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity 21 CFR 133.183; major allergen

European Union — EFSA

Authorised food; allergen labeling

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