And Romano Cheese

Romano cheese is a hard, salty Italian-style cheese, traditionally made from sheep's milk (Pecorino Romano), but also from cow's or goat's milk. It is aged for several months, which gives it a sharp, pungent flavor and a granular texture.

Manufacturers add Romano cheese to foods to provide a strong, savory, and salty flavor. It is commonly used in pasta sauces, pizzas, salads, and as a topping for various dishes. Its firm texture makes it suitable for grating.

Romano cheese is a food ingredient and not a food additive, so it is not subject to FDA approval or GRAS status as an additive. As a dairy product, it contributes protein, fat, and calcium to the diet. Hard cheeses like Romano are naturally low in lactose due to the cheesemaking and aging process. There are no specific health controversies associated with Romano cheese itself, beyond general dietary considerations for dairy products.