Parmesan Cheese product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Parmesan Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Kraft. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Parmesan Cheese contains pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese culture, indicating a dairy-based product. However, the inclusion of cellulose powder and potassium sorbate raises concerns about processing and synthetic additives.

Main concern

Cellulose powder is an anti-caking agent that may indicate processing and raises quality concerns.

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

  • Contains cheese culture, which is essential for flavor development in Parmesan.
  • Pasteurized part-skim milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.

Concerns

  • Cellulose powder is an anti-caking agent that may indicate processing and raises quality concerns.
  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that protects flavor but introduces potential safety issues.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.

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: 3461620

More from this brand: Kraft products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Kraft — Parmesan Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kraft products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains cheese culture, which is essential for flavor development in Parmesan.; Pasteurized part-skim milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.. See the Pros section above.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Kraft — Parmesan Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Parmesan Cheese contains pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese culture, indicating a dairy-based product. However, the inclusion of cellulose powder and potassium sorbate raises concerns about processing and synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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