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Parmesan Cheese Grated

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Is Parmesan Cheese Grated healthy?

Parmesan Cheese Grated scores 82/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This grated parmesan cheese is made from high-quality organic ingredients, providing a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is Parmesan Cheese Grated?

Parmesan Cheese Grated is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Parmesan Cheese Grated's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Parmesan Cheese Grated

Simple Truth Organic
82 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This grated parmesan cheese is made from high-quality organic ingredients, providing a good source of protein and calcium. The use of powdered cellulose to prevent caking is a minor additive, but it does not significantly detract from the overall quality. While the product is processed, it maintains a clean ingredient list with no harmful substances, which supports a higher score within its category.

Key ingredients 5

Organic Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and essential nutrients from organic farming standards.

Cheese Cultures
Good

Beneficial live bacteria essential for fermenting milk and developing the traditional flavor of parmesan cheese.

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Salt
Neutral

Used as a traditional seasoning and natural preservative to enhance flavor and control fermentation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Plant-based dietary fiber added in small amounts to prevent the grated cheese from clumping together.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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