Cheeses
Belgioioso Parmesan
5 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 77
Belgioioso Parmesan scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- 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.
Better cheese
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Parmesan Cheese Little Italy Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Sarvecchio Parmesan Sartori · 28 g Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 91 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Parmesan Cheese Kraft · 8 oz (226 g) Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 87 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Garlic Gold Parmesan Nuggets (Organic) Garlic Gold · 62 g Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 92 out of 100 , 15 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Parmesan
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 23 = 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 20 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 tbsp (5 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Cultured milk, salt, enzymes, cellulose to prevent caking, natamycin to protect flavor.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org