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Bel Gioioso Cheese Imported Grated Romano Cups
Dairy
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Bel Gioioso Cheese Imported Grated Romano Cups

BelGioioso
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelGioioso Imported Grated Romano Cups present a compact, convenience-forward take on a classic Italian pecorino. You'd find this 5 oz plastic cup in the refrigerated cheese aisle near other specialty and grated cheeses, often shelved beside Parmesan, Pecorino Romano wedges, and jarred pasta sauces — sometimes on an endcap with Italian cooking ingredients. This product suits quick weeknight pasta dinners, casual pizza nights, brunches where a salty finish is wanted, or any shopping trip focused on pantry-to-table convenience. The BelGioioso brand positions itself as Italian-inspired and artisan-rooted, appealing to home cooks who want authentic flavor without the fuss; it reads as both traditional and accessible, marketed to food-loving families and time-pressed gourmets who value provenance. Label cues include “imported,” “aged a minimum of 8 months,” and an rBST-free note — all lending a natural, heritage halo; there is no organic certification and no overt kid-oriented branding. Processing is modestly indicated by the ingredient list: primarily cultured sheep’s milk and salt with small technical additives to keep the product pourable and shelf-stable. Sensory impressions are savory, salty, and tangy with a granular, slightly dry texture that sprinkles and melts into hot dishes; the plastic cup with a peelable lid invites a quick shake-over ritual for pasta, salads, garlic bread, or soups. The story is one of bringing an Italian-aged cheese into everyday American kitchens: artisanal-sounding heritage packaged for convenience and frequent use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 28
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Sheep's, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Cellulose, to, Prevent, Caking,, Natamycin, to, Protect, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is mainly a processed cheese made from cultured sheep's milk and salt with small additives (cellulose, natamycin) to prevent caking and protect flavor, placing it in NOVA 3 as a processed food rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Bel Gioioso Cheese Imported Grated Romano Cups

Healthy is a relative term! This grated Romano cheese is low in calories and adds a nice punch of flavor to your dishes without piling on the calories. If you’re looking for a cheese addition that’s lower in fat compared to some others, this can fit in nicely, especially if you’re using it to enhance a meal rather than as the main event.

Perfect For

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