4C Cheese, Grated, Parmesan

4C Grated Parmesan (6 oz) is the small, workhorse tub you’ll find in the refrigerated cheese section of a typical American grocery store, shelved alongside shredded mozzarella, grated Romano, and other ready-to-use cheeses — often near pasta sauces, pizza toppings, and refrigerated dinner helpers. The label leans utilitarian: “Part Skim” and simple ingredient listing emphasize a straightforward dairy product rather than gourmet flair. As a product, it fits into quick weeknight dinners, last-minute pasta nights, pizza topping rituals, holiday gravy or stuffing finishes, and any shopping trip where convenience and a familiar Italian-American flavor are priorities. Culturally, 4C reads as an approachable, value-oriented brand aimed at everyday cooks and families who want the cheesy umami of Parmesan without buying and grating a whole wedge; its marketing implication is practical rather than artisanal. The package—a 6-ounce plastic tub or shaker with a resealable lid—is designed for sprinkling; the cheese itself is dry, fine-to-medium granules with a salty, savory, nutty aroma and a slightly grainy melt when warmed into sauces. Typical use is ritualistic and quick: shake a dusting over pasta, soup, salad, or roasted vegetables, or fold it into breadcrumbs and casseroles. Label claims are modest: “part-skim” or “real cheese” may create a mild health halo, but there’s no organic or specialty certification and no kid-focused branding. In plain terms, milk has been cultured, salted, aged and grated then packaged — a processed dairy product made for convenience and consistent flavor.