Parmesan Cheese

Common questions

Is Parmesan Cheese healthy?

Parmesan Cheese scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Parmesan cheese is made from cultured milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Parmesan Cheese?

Parmesan Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Parmesan Cheese's score?

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

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Parmesan Cheese

BelGioloso
80 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This Parmesan cheese is made from cultured milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes cellulose and natamycin as additives, which indicate a moderate level of processing. While these additives are generally safe, they do not contribute nutritional value and slightly detract from the overall ingredient quality.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Milk
Very Good

Cultured milk provides essential nutrients and contributes to the cheese's rich flavor, making it a high-quality ingredient.

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Enzymes
Neutral

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

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Cellulose to Prevent Caking
Neutral

Cellulose is used to prevent caking and improve handling, with minimal impact on health when consumed in typical amounts.

Natamycin to Protect Flavor
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural preservative that helps maintain flavor and prevent mold growth, ensuring product quality.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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