Ingredient

Romano Cheese Pasteurized Milk

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This cheese is primarily used as a flavor ingredient in various savory dishes. Its …

What it is

Romano cheese is a hard, salty Italian-style cheese. While traditionally made from sheep's milk, versions made from cow's milk are common, especially in the United States. "Pasteurized milk" means the milk used to make the cheese has been heated to kill harmful bacteria.

Why it's used

This cheese is primarily used as a flavor ingredient in various savory dishes. Its sharp, salty taste enhances foods like pizzas, pasta sauces, salads, and vegetable preparations. It is often grated over finished dishes or incorporated into recipes during cooking.

Health notes

Romano cheese is a food ingredient regulated by the FDA. As a dairy product, it provides protein and calcium but also contains saturated fat and sodium. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives and do not set specific limits for whole food ingredients like cheese.

Allergen info

This ingredient contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.