Wegmans Grated Parmesan Cheese — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Wegmans Grated Parmesan Cheese by Wegmans OKAY — score 62/90.

Real aged parmesan, grated, with only powdered cellulose added to keep it free-flowing. No mystery fillers or the potassium sorbate you find in some shelf-stable shakers. It is essentially just cheese, so the main thing to respect is the heavy salt.

Why this verdict

• Single real cheese (aged part-skim cow's-milk parmesan) as the base
• Only one additive: powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent
• No potassium sorbate or artificial preservatives, unlike many grated-parm competitors
• Very salty and calorie-dense by weight, so it is a topper, not a snack
• No artificial colors or flavors

Ingredients (5)

• Pasteurized Part-Skim Cow's Milk (safe) — The dairy base of real parmesan.
• CHEESE CULTURES (safe) — Bacterial cultures that ferment the milk into cheese. Standard and harmless.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• enzymes (safe) — Microbial rennet that coagulates the milk. Standard and harmless; also makes this vegetarian-friendly.
• POWDERED CELLULOSE (moderate) — Added fiber, usually from plant sources, might be excessive here.