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Belgioioso Parmesan
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Belgioioso Parmesan

8 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 95

Belgioioso Parmesan scores 95 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Parmesan

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Ingredients

  • Powdered cellulose
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natamycin
    Regulatory Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. [2]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 95Excellent

100 − 5 = 95

GTIN 00031142358704 · 2026-04-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy20 kcal
Fat1 g
Saturated fat1 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein2 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 portion (5 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

CRAFTED IN WISCONSIN FROM CULTURED MILK, ENZYMES, SALT, CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN TO PROTECT FLAVOR.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Plastic

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)

    Health Canada · Oct 20, 2025 · Regulator

    “B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”

    canada.ca