Parmesan
Also listed as Parmesan Cheese, Grated Parmesan, and Parmigiano.
This is what the ingredient is.
Parmesan is a hard aged cheese. Labels may say Parmesan, grated Parmesan, or Parmigiano-style cheese.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is grated over pasta and used for savory flavor in packaged foods.
Here is what food agencies say.
US grated Parmesan products must meet cheese labeling rules; authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano has geographic naming protections abroad.
Here is what research has found.
Wood pulp cellulose fill and Listeria in grated cheese plants have appeared in past enforcement and recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Check labels if avoiding cellulose anti-caking agents.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.