365 Whole Foods Market grated parmesan cheese

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Is 365 Whole Foods Market grated parmesan cheese healthy?

365 Whole Foods Market 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 contains beneficial ingredients like parmesan cheese and pasteurized milk, which provide protein and calcium.

How processed is 365 Whole Foods Market grated parmesan cheese?

365 Whole Foods Market grated parmesan cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 365 Whole Foods Market grated parmesan cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Parmesan Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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365 Whole Foods Market grated parmesan cheese

365 Whole Foods Market
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.49 · 5 oz · $0.90 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Cheese
Summary

This grated parmesan cheese contains beneficial ingredients like parmesan cheese and pasteurized milk, which provide protein and calcium. However, it includes additives such as powdered cellulose and starches, which are used to prevent clumping but add no nutritional value. The presence of these additives and the processing level limit its score, despite the high-quality base ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Parmesan Cheese
Good

Parmesan cheese is a natural, aged cheese rich in flavor and protein, made from high-quality milk, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and is a safe, widely used dairy ingredient.

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Cheese Cultures
Good

Cheese cultures help produce the characteristic flavor and texture of cheese, supporting fermentation and quality.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Microbial Enzymes
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used to aid cheese production but are generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose is added to prevent caking and is considered a safe, inert additive.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as a filler or anti-caking agent and is generally regarded as safe.

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Cornstarch
Neutral

Cornstarch is an inert ingredient used for texture and stability, with no significant health concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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