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100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

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Is 100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE healthy?

100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This grated Parmesan cheese is a processed product that includes additives like powdered cellulose and potassium sorbate to prevent caking and preserve flavor.

How processed is 100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE?

100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Cultured Cow Milk counts in its favor; Potassium Sorbate is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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100% GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

Market Pantry
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Target Corporation
Category Cheese
Summary

This grated Parmesan cheese is a processed product that includes additives like powdered cellulose and potassium sorbate to prevent caking and preserve flavor. While Parmesan cheese itself is a high-quality source of protein and calcium, the presence of synthetic preservatives and anti-caking agents reduces its overall health score. The processing level and use of additives limit its rating compared to more minimally processed cheeses.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Cultured Cow Milk
Good

Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and beneficial cultures from traditional cheese making.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Natural microbial or animal-derived agents used to curdle the milk during cheese production.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Plant-derived fiber safely added to grated cheese to prevent caking and sticking.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Common food starch used alongside cellulose to absorb moisture and prevent clumping.

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Potassium Sorbate
Bad

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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