Sardo is a hard, grating cow's milk
Argentine cheese that is similar to
Pecorino Romano
Pecorino Romano () is a hard, salty Italian cheese, often used for grating, made with sheep's milk. The name "pecorino" simply means "ovine" or "of sheep" in Italian; the name of the cheese, although protected, is a simple description rather t ...
, although the latter is made from sheep's milk and is sharper. Sardo comes from Argentina, and is not to be confused with
Pecorino Sardo, another Italian sheep's cheese. Sardo is traditionally coagulated by animal
rennet. Its flavor is mellow, yet rich, and lightly salty. It is white-yellowish in color and is sold in blocks of about . Sardo cheese meets the U.S. Standards of Identity for cow's milk.
See also
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List of cheeses
This is a list of cheeses by place of origin. Cheese is a milk-based food that is produced in wide-ranging flavors, textures, and forms. Hundreds of types of cheese from various countries are produced. Their styles, textures and flavors dep ...
References
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