Grated Romano Cheese From Cow's Milk

Grated Romano cheese from cow's milk is a hard, salty, and sharp-flavored cheese. It is typically made from cow's milk, though traditional Pecorino Romano is made from sheep's milk. The cheese is aged for several months to develop its distinctive taste and texture, then grated for convenience.

Manufacturers add grated Romano cheese to products primarily for its strong, savory flavor and granular texture. It is frequently used in salad dressings, pasta dishes, and as a topping for various prepared foods. It can also be found in cheese blends and sauces.

Cheese, including Romano cheese, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when produced under good manufacturing practices. As a dairy product, it provides protein and calcium, but can also contain saturated fat and sodium. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole foods like cheese in the same way they assess food additives.