Kirkland Signature Parmigiano Reggiano — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Kirkland Signature Parmigiano Reggiano by Kirkland Signature MUNCH — score 100/90.

Authentic Italian Parmigiano made the traditional way: part-skim cow's milk, cultures, salt, and rennet. Four ingredients, zero additives, no anti-caking agents. Just keep an eye on the sodium, which is high in any aged hard cheese.

Why this verdict

• Four traditional cheesemaking ingredients and nothing else
• No preservatives, anti-caking agents, colors, or cellulose fillers
• Genuine DOP Parmigiano, the same product as name-brand wheels at a lower price
• Aged hard cheese, so sodium is the main thing to watch

Ingredients (4)

• Part-Skimmed Cow's Milk (safe) — Whole-food dairy base; protein and calcium.
• CHEESE CULTURES (safe) — Beneficial bacteria used to ferment and age the cheese.
• Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; the only reason to watch portions if you are sodium-sensitive.
• Rennet (safe) — Enzyme that coagulates the milk; traditionally animal-derived, so not vegetarian.