Parmesan Couscous, Parmesan
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7.5/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030034934200
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 130mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
11 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCOUSCOUS (PRECOOKED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURISED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Parmesan Couscous, Parmesan scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Pasta & Noodles, this product is more processed than about 81% of the 9,228 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Parmesan Couscous, Parmesan's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin (From Corn).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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