# Roomano

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{{Short description|Type of cheese from the Netherlands}}
{{Distinguish|Romano cheese}}'''Roomano''' ({{IPA|nl|roːˈmaːnoː|lang}}) is an aged [hard](/source/Types_of_cheese) [Gouda](/source/Gouda_cheese)-style [cheese](/source/cheese) from [Friesland](/source/Friesland) in the northern [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands). 

While butterfat requirements for Gouda are 48% butterfat or more, Roomano contains less than 48% butterfat.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Roomano {{!}} Local Cheese From Netherlands |url=https://www.tasteatlas.com/roomano |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=[TasteAtlas](/source/TasteAtlas)}}</ref> It is made from [cow's milk](/source/Dairy_cattle), and is typically aged for four or more years.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Cody |date=2018-07-23 |title=This Dutch Cheese Tastes like Salted Caramel and Is More Sensual than a Spliff |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-dutch-cheese-tastes-like-salted-caramel-and-is-more-sensual-than-a-spliff/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=[Vice](/source/Vice_(website)) |language=en-US}}</ref> The cheese's flavor is very complex, salty and sweet with hints of roasted hazelnut and toffee.<ref name=":1" /> 

The cheese pairs well with strong flavors such as aged [sherries](/source/Sherry), [ports](/source/Port_wine) or [Belgian ales](/source/Belgian_ale). 

==See also==
{{Portal|Netherlands|Food}}
* [List of cheeses](/source/List_of_cheeses)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}{{Dutch cheeses}}

Category:Dutch cheeses
Category:Cow's-milk cheeses

{{Cheese-stub}}

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