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Pecorino
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Pecorino
Allergen · Milk
Milk is one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.
How to serve Pecorino to babies
6–8 months
In a strip
Pasteurised pecorino, grated or cut into short, narrow strips, from around 6 months. Check the label says pasteurised.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Grated or in small soft pieces, pasteurised only.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
With the family meal.
Watch out for
- Worth knowing
Mould-ripened soft cheese, ripened goats' milk cheese and soft blue cheese carry a higher listeria risk. Pasteurised hard cheese, such as mild cheddar, is fine from 6 months.
NHS: foods to avoid
Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Pecorino: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat pecorino?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Pasteurised pecorino, grated or cut into short, narrow strips, from around 6 months. Check the label says pasteurised.
How do I cut and serve pecorino for my baby?
6–8 months (In a strip): Pasteurised pecorino, grated or cut into short, narrow strips, from around 6 months. Check the label says pasteurised.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Grated or in small soft pieces, pasteurised only.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): With the family meal.
What should I watch out for when giving pecorino to a baby?
Mould-ripened soft cheese, ripened goats' milk cheese and soft blue cheese carry a higher listeria risk. Pasteurised hard cheese, such as mild cheddar, is fine from 6 months. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.