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- Pecorino - Italian sheep's milk cheese
Pecorino - Italian sheep's milk cheese
Pecorino is an Italian hard cheese made from sheep's milk. The name derives from the Italian word pecora (sheep). The most famous varieties are Pecorino Romano, Toscano, and Sardo. It has a salty flavour that intensifies with ageing. Used in pasta dishes and salads.
- Name derives from the Italian word pecora, meaning sheep.
- Most famous varieties are Romano, Toscano, and Sardo.
- Has a pronounced salty flavour that intensifies with ageing.
- Aged pecorino is hard and ideal for grating over pasta.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
420 kcal
21 %
Proteins
28 g
57 %
Fats
28 g
40 %
Carbohydrates
14 g
5 %
Fiber
0 g
0 %
Salt
5 g
75 %
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