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Summary
This Parmesan cheese is a processed product with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of traditional cheese-making components like milk, cultures, salt, and enzymes. However, it includes powdered cellulose to prevent caking and natamycin as a preservative, which are common in processed cheeses but can detract from the perception of natural quality. The presence of these additives and its processing level limit its score compared to more minimally processed cheeses.
Key ingredients 3
Parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)Good
This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, contributing to bone health and muscle function, and is a natural dairy product.
powdered cellulose to prevent cakingNeutral
This additive helps maintain the cheese's texture and prevents clumping, with minimal impact on health when consumed in typical amounts.
See more about powdered cellulose to prevent caking →natamycin to protect flavorNeutral
This preservative extends shelf life by preventing mold growth, ensuring the cheese remains fresh without affecting its nutritional quality.
See more about natamycin to protect flavor →Processing
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