Ingredient

Romano Cheese Powder

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Romano cheese powder to provide a sharp, salty, cheesy flavor to foods. …

What it is

Romano cheese powder is a dried, powdered form of Romano cheese. Romano is a hard, salty Italian cheese traditionally made from sheep's milk, though cow's milk is also used. The cheese is dried and ground into a fine powder for use as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Romano cheese powder to provide a sharp, salty, cheesy flavor to foods. It is often used in snack foods like chips and pretzels, as well as in salad dressings, sauces, and frozen meals where a concentrated cheese taste is desired.

Health notes

Romano cheese powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of calcium and protein. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated cheese and dairy products, but specific evaluations for Romano cheese powder are not typically listed separately. As with most dairy products, it is high in sodium, which is a consideration for those monitoring their salt intake.

Allergen info

Romano cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Romano Cheese Powder

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GABRIELLA'S KITCHEN Nutrient Dense Vegetarian Teff Macaroni & Cheese Superfood Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 124kcal 4.8Protein 4.8Fat 15.2Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Turkey with Stuffing Dinners, 14 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 48% DV per serving 73kcal 5.0Protein 1.8Fat 9.3Carbs Santa Fe Style Salad Romaine Lettuce. Salsa Ranch Dressing Southwest Style White Chicken Meat, Roasted Corn, Four-Cheese Blend, And Tortilla Strips, Santa Fe Style Salad LITTLE SALAD BAR Santa Fe Style Salad Romaine Lettuce. Salsa Ranch Dressing Southwest Style White Chicken Meat, Roasted Corn, Four-Cheese Blend, And Tortilla Strips, Santa Fe Style Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 136kcal 7.3Protein 7.9Fat 9.6Carbs Mondelez USA Triscuit Crackers Four Cheese & Herb 1X8.5 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 429kcal 10.7Protein 14.3Fat 71.4Carbs Mondelez USA Triscuit Thin Crisps Crackers Romano Cheese & Honey 1X7.1 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 448kcal 10.3Protein 15.5Fat 69.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Pretzel Pieces, Cheddar Cheese Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 464kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs UTZ Quality Foods, LLC Thins Potato Chips, Sweet Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Nash Finch Company Our Family, Garlic Bread, Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese, Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 351kcal 8.8Protein 17.5Fat 38.6Carbs Shearer's Foods LLC Tater Chips, Chili Cheese Fries Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Fettuccini Pasta In Creamy Parmesan And Romano Flavored Alfredo Sauce, Alfredo Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 390kcal 11.9Protein 10.2Fat 64.4Carbs Italian Seasoned Croutons, Italian Seasoned Karlin Foods Corporation Italian Seasoned Croutons, Italian Seasoned Breads & Buns 429kcal 14.3Protein 14.3Fat 71.4Carbs Avocado Ranch Iceberg And Green Leaf Lettuce Blend, Chili Lime Seasoned White Chicken Meat, Black Beans, Fire Roasted Corn, Pepper Jack Cheese, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Seasoned Tortilla Chips And Avocado Ranch Dressing Chicken Deluxe Salad, Avocado Ranch Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Avocado Ranch Iceberg And Green Leaf Lettuce Blend, Chili Lime Seasoned White Chicken Meat, Black Beans, Fire Roasted Corn, Pepper Jack Cheese, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Seasoned Tortilla Chips And Avocado Ranch Dressing Chicken Deluxe Salad, Avocado Ranch Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 149kcal 6.9Protein 9.6Fat 10.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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