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Parmesan & Red Pepper

Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
656133345015
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 75mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 2g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0mg
0%

* 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

7 listed · 2 flagged for review

PARMESAN CHEESE: (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), RED PEPPER, BASIL, OREGANO, PARSLEY, CELLULOSE POWDER ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PROTECT FLAVORS.

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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Parmesan & Red Pepper scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavors): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Powder Added To Prevent Caking): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 78% of the 19,171 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

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