Cheeses

Belgioioso Parmesan Freshly Grated

Name: Parmesan Freshly Grated
Brand: Belgioioso

5 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 87

Belgioioso Parmesan Freshly Grated scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
minus 2.5 points Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
minus 2.5 points 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 Freshly Grated

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Ingredients

Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Natamycin minus 2.5 points

Regulatory Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. [2]

subtotal−5

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

subtotal−8

TOTAL 87Excellent

100 − 13 = 87

Serving: 5g

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

Ingredients Cultured Milk, Enzymes, Salt, Cellulose to Prevent Caking, Natamycin to Protect Flavor.

Contains: Milk

Always check the package: recipes change.

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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