Is Grated Parmesan Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kraft
Kraft's Grated Parmesan Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This Grated Parmesan Cheese contains both natural and synthetic ingredients. While Parmesan cheese is a good source of flavor, cellulose powder and potassium sorbate raise quality concerns due to their processed nature.
Main concern
Cellulose powder is a processed ingredient used as an anti-caking agent, raising concerns about its quality.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Parmesan cheese provides a rich flavor profile, enhancing various dishes.
- Contains cheese culture, which can contribute to the development of flavor.
Concerns
- Cellulose powder is a processed ingredient used as an anti-caking agent, raising concerns about its quality.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may indicate a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as base. Parmesan cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes, providing a rich flavor and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Cellulose Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cellulose Powder is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose powder is used to prevent clumping in grated cheese. While it serves a functional purpose, it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: CELLULOSE POWDER
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative added to protect flavor. Its presence indicates a reliance on artificial additives, which can detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3461621
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