At a glance
Summary
This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like Parmesan and Romano cheeses, which are rich in protein and calcium. However, it includes cellulose powder and potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative, which detracts from its overall quality. The presence of these additives and its processed nature limit its score, despite the nutritional benefits of the cheeses.
Key ingredients 6
Pasteurized Part-skim MilkGood
Quality dairy providing protein and calcium with minimal processing.
See more about Pasteurized Part-skim Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard coagulating agents derived from microbial or animal sources used to set cheese.
See more about Enzymes →Cellulose PowderNeutral
Plant-based fiber commonly used as an anti-caking agent in shredded cheeses.
See more about Cellulose Powder →Potassium SorbateBad
Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →Processing
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