Parmesan grated cheese

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Common questions

Is Parmesan grated cheese healthy?

Parmesan grated cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Parmesan grated cheese is made from high-quality ingredients such as milk, salt, starter culture, and non-animal rennet, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor.

How processed is Parmesan grated cheese?

Parmesan grated cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Parmesan grated cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Starter Culture, Enzyme 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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Parmesan grated cheese

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Cheese
Summary

This Parmesan grated cheese is made from high-quality ingredients such as milk, salt, starter culture, and non-animal rennet, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. The product is processed, but it maintains a clean ingredient list without harmful additives or seed oils. Its processing level limits the score, but the absence of artificial additives and the use of beneficial ingredients like milk and starter cultures support a higher rating within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Milk
Good

Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and healthy fats that support bone health and overall nutrition.

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Starter Culture
Good

Beneficial live bacteria used in traditional cheese making, which aids in fermentation and digestion.

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Enzyme
Good

Natural non-animal rennet used to coagulate the milk during the traditional cheese-making process.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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