Healthy Food Database
Pecorino
Pecorino is an Italian cheese made from sheep's milk. There are two types of pecorino, toscado and romano. Pecoriono Toscado is a delicate, walnutty cheese that's quite mild and Pecorino Romano, the more widely used type is saltier and firmer.
Like all cheese, pecorino is a great source of calcium. Centuries ago, Roman wet nurses were given pecorion to enhance their milk production!
Category: Cheese
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To Buy:
Buy good quality pecorino from delicatessens or specialty cheese stores.
To Store:
Store in the cheese box of the refrigerator, wrapped in cling wrap or foil to keep it from drying out.
Tips & Tricks:
An excellent grating cheese, substitute pecorino for parmesan if desired.
Cooking Tips:
Pecorion is a great cheese to use in meatballs or stuffings, because it doesn't become stringy with heat.
Remember also to reduce the salt used in a recipe if substituting pecorino, as it is naturally very salty.
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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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