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Is Sargento Cheese, Parmesan Grated Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Sargento

Sargento Cheese, Parmesan Grated is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Sargento. 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

The composition includes parmesan cheese and potassium sorbate as a preservative. While parmesan cheese is a natural ingredient, the presence of potassium sorbate raises concerns about synthetic additives.

Main concern

Powdered cellulose is used to prevent caking but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.

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 is a natural cheese made from pasteurized milk, contributing to its quality.
  • Contains cheese culture, which is essential for developing flavor and texture in cheese.

Concerns

  • Powdered cellulose is used to prevent caking but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • 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: 3219409

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Frequently asked questions

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Sargento — Sargento Cheese, Parmesan Grated has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Sargento products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes parmesan cheese and potassium sorbate as a preservative. While parmesan cheese is a natural ingredient, the presence of potassium sorbate raises concerns about synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Sargento — Sargento Cheese, Parmesan Grated 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 product is flagged for: Powdered cellulose is used to prevent caking but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.; Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: parmesan cheese, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Parmesan cheese is a natural cheese made from pasteurized milk, contributing to its quality.; Contains cheese culture, which is essential for developing flavor and texture in cheese.. See the Pros section above.

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