Pecorino Romano cheese

Pecorino Romano is a hard, salty Italian cheese, often used for grating, made with sheep's milk. The name 'pecorino' derives from 'pecora', which is the Italian word for sheep. While the brand in the image is not explicitly identifiable by a logo, the label clearly reads 'Pecorino Romano', which is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product under European Union law. This status ensures that only cheese produced in specific regions of Italy (Sardinia, Lazio, and the province of Grosseto in Tuscany) using traditional methods can carry the name. Production is strictly regulated by the Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Pecorino Romano. Historically, it was a staple in the diet of Roman soldiers and remains a cornerstone of Italian cuisine today. As it is a regulated regional product rather than a single corporate brand, it is produced by various certified dairies across the designated Italian territories.