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Summary
This grated Parmesan cheese is a processed product that includes beneficial ingredients like Parmesan cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium. However, it contains additives such as powdered cellulose to prevent caking and potassium sorbate as a preservative, which are common in processed foods. These additives, along with its processing level, limit its score despite the nutritional benefits of the cheese itself.
Key ingredients 6
Pasteurized Part-Skim Cow's MilkGood
Provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium to support muscle and bone health.
Cheese CulturesNeutral
Traditional live bacteria used to ferment milk and develop the characteristic flavor of parmesan cheese.
See more about Cheese Cultures →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and traditional preservation of the cheese.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard dairy enzymes used to coagulate milk and assist in the cheesemaking process.
See more about Enzymes →Powdered CelluloseNeutral
Plant-based fiber commonly used as an anti-caking agent in grated cheese products.
See more about Powdered Cellulose →Potassium SorbateBad
Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →Processing
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