Market Basket Parmesan grated cheese
Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This grated Parmesan cheese contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese cultures, which provide essential nutrients and contribute to flavor. However, the presence of powdered cellulose and potassium sorbate, both used as additives, detracts from its overall quality. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the absence of more harmful ingredients.
Key ingredients 6
Pasteurized Part-Skim MilkVery Good
This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health, and is processed to reduce fat content while maintaining flavor.
See more about Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk →Cheese CulturesVery Good
Cultures help develop the cheese's flavor and texture naturally, supporting digestive health and fermentation processes.
See more about Cheese Cultures →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →Powdered CelluloseBad
Powdered cellulose is added to prevent caking but is a processed additive that some consumers prefer to avoid.
See more about Powdered Cellulose →Potassium SorbateBad
Potassium sorbate is used as a preservative to inhibit mold growth, but some prefer to limit artificial preservatives in their diet.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →Processing
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