Couscous Mix, Parmesan

Processing Score

8.6Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

—/10No Data

The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and MSG. 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

011150041904

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size56 g

Amount per serving

Calories

210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 480mg

21%

Total Carbohydrate 42g

15%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 7g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0.7mg

* 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

17 listed · 3 flagged for review

COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY (FROM MILK), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARSLEY*, CITRIC ACID, REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, SODIUM CASEINATE (FROM MILK), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CULTURED NONFAT DRY MILK, GUM ARABIC, SODIUM CITRATE.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Couscous Mix, Parmesan scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate (From Milk)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Pasta & Noodles, this product is more processed than about 90% 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 Couscous Mix, 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: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Refined Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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