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Shredded Parmesan

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Common questions

Is Shredded Parmesan healthy?

Shredded Parmesan scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded Parmesan cheese is primarily composed of high-quality Parmesan, which is a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is Shredded Parmesan?

Shredded Parmesan is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded Parmesan's score?

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

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Shredded Parmesan

H-E-B Natural Cheese
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded Parmesan cheese is primarily composed of high-quality Parmesan, which is a good source of protein and calcium. However, it includes additives such as anticaking agents and natamycin, a mold inhibitor, which contribute to its processing level. While these additives are common in shredded cheeses, they prevent the product from achieving a higher score due to the increased level of processing.

Key ingredients 4

Parmesan Cheese
Good

Provides concentrated high-quality protein, calcium, and rich flavor from traditional dairy fermentation.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Used as an anticaking agent to prevent shredded cheese from clumping together.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Derived from plant fiber and added to maintain moisture balance and prevent caking.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used in small amounts to inhibit mold growth.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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