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Summary
This Parmesan cheese contains high-quality ingredients like Parmesan cheese and pasteurized part-skim milk, which provide protein and calcium. However, it includes additives such as cellulose powder and potassium sorbate, which are used for anti-caking and preservation but do not offer nutritional benefits. The presence of these processed additives and the product's processing level limit its score.
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Parmesan CheeseGood
Parmesan cheese is a natural source of high-quality protein and calcium, contributing to bone health and muscle function.
See more about Parmesan Cheese →Pasteurized Part-Skim MilkGood
This milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting overall health while being lower in fat due to skimming.
See more about Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Cheese cultures are beneficial bacteria that aid in fermentation, enhancing flavor and digestibility of the cheese.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are natural agents used in cheese-making to facilitate curdling, with minimal impact on health when used appropriately.
See more about Enzymes →Cellulose PowderBad
Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking but is a processed additive that offers no nutritional benefit.
See more about Cellulose Powder →Potassium SorbateBad
Potassium sorbate is a preservative used to inhibit mold growth, but some consumers prefer to avoid artificial preservatives.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →NatamycinBad
Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold, though it is a synthetic additive that some may wish to avoid.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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