Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated Cheese

Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated Cheese (8 oz) reads like a small touch of Italy in the deli-adjacent dairy aisle. You’ll typically find it on the refrigerated shelf with other grated and specialty cheeses—near Parmesan, Pecorino wedges, shredded Asiago, and jarred pasta sauces—often in a row of plastic tubs or resealable pouches labeled for easy sprinkling. It fits naturally into weeknight pasta runs, pantry-top-off grocery trips, and menus for holiday baking or casual entertaining: sprinkle over spaghetti, risottos, salads, soups, or fold into meatball and stuffing mixes. The Locatelli brand leans on Italian heritage and culinary authenticity, appealing to home cooks, food enthusiasts, and shoppers seeking a trusted, restaurant-style finishing cheese rather than a bargain-brand bulk item. Packaging and label cues lean “natural” — prominent claims like “Made from 100% Pasteurized Sheep’s Milk,” simple ingredient listing (milk, cultures, rennet, salt) and absence of flashy kid-targeted graphics create an adult-focused, premium feel; there’s usually no organic seal or health halo beyond the single-ingredient emphasis. In plain terms, this is an aged sheep’s cheese that’s been pasteurized, cultured, renneted, salted and then grated for convenience — a traditional product presented in a ready-to-use form. Sensory-wise it offers a dry, granular texture and a sharp, salty, umami-rich bite with a brittle flake that dissolves atop hot dishes; aromatics are tangy and tangibly sheep-milk-forward. Usage is ritualistic and quick: shake or spoon over hot pasta, toss into salads, or dust a slice of pizza before serving for an instant flavor lift.