Kirkland Signature Pecorino Romano Cheese

Traditional Italian sheep’s milk cheese with a bold, salty flavor. Firm, dry texture ideal for grating or shaving. Naturally aged for sharp, savory depth. Perfect for pasta dishes, salads, and finishing recipes.

Kirkland Signature Pecorino Romano is produced using a traditional Italian cheesemaking approach with a very short, classic ingredient list. The cheese is made from pasteurized sheep’s milk, which gives Pecorino Romano its firm texture and distinctive sharp, salty flavor. Salt is added generously to enhance taste and support the aging process, contributing to its bold, savory profile.

To form the cheese, enzymes are used to coagulate the milk and set the curd, while cheese cultures help develop flavor during aging. The result is a robust, hard cheese made without unnecessary additives, staying true to the traditional character of authentic Pecorino Romano.

Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
Servings Per Container: Varies by package
Calories: 110 per serving

From a nutritional standpoint, each 1-ounce serving provides 9g of total fat, which represents about 12% of the Daily Value, including 6g of saturated fat at roughly 30% of the Daily Value. It contains 0g of trans fat. Cholesterol is 30mg per serving, contributing approximately 10% of the Daily Value, consistent with aged sheep’s-milk cheeses. Sodium is a standout factor at 390mg, or about 17% of the Daily Value, reflecting Pecorino Romano’s traditional dry-salted aging process.

Carbohydrates are negligible, with 0g of total carbohydrates, 0g of sugars, and 0g of added sugars. Dietary fiber is 0g. Protein is a meaningful nutritional benefit, delivering 8g of protein per serving, making it a dense source of protein in a small portion.

In terms of micronutrients, Kirkland Signature Pecorino Romano is a strong source of calcium at approximately 25% of the Daily Value, supporting bone and dental health. It also provides phosphorus at about 20% of the Daily Value, which works in tandem with calcium for bone strength. Iron and potassium are present only in trace amounts, while vitamin A contributes modestly.

Overall, this Pecorino Romano is a bold, intensely flavored aged cheese, best used in small amounts—grated or shaved—due to its high sodium and saturated fat content, while offering excellent calcium and protein density for its serving size.