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Belgioioso Four Cheese Shredded Cups
Dairy
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Belgioioso Four Cheese Shredded Cups

BelGioioso
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelGioioso Four Cheese Shredded Cups present as a supermarket-friendly take on classic Italian cheesemaking: a convenient 10-ounce plastic cup of finely shredded Asiago, Fontina, Parmesan and Mild Provolone. You’d find it in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved alongside other pre-shredded cheeses, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan tubs and single-serve cheese snacks, often near refrigerated pizza toppings and ready-made salad kits. It suits quick dinners, weeknight pasta, pizza nights, weekend brunch gratins, and crowd-friendly game-day trays where ease and consistent melting trump block-cheese ritual. The brand leans on artisanal cues — “master cheesemakers,” specific ages for each cheese, and “fresh local milk” — positioning the product toward shoppers who want heritage and flavor without the time investment; its audience is busy home cooks who value authenticity but need convenience. The label carries mild health-halo language (handcrafted, fresh milk, aging times) but no organic certification and no child-targeted branding; a small disclosure about hormones appears as a reassurance claim rather than a certification. In plain terms the cheese is made and shredded industrially and includes cellulose (to prevent clumping) and natamycin (to protect flavor), ingredients used to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory-wise the blend delivers a balance of sweet, sharp and nutty notes: fine, slightly dry shreds that melt readily into silky, bubbling coverage on pizza or a light dusting on salads and soups. The plastic cup format makes sprinkling, storing and transport easy — a grab-and-go solution that keeps the ritual of grating alive in a time-compressed grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 56
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein1g
* 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

Parmesan, and, Asiago, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Fontina, and, Mild, Provolone, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cellulose, to, Prevent, Caking,, Natamycin, to, Protect, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made from familiar cheeses, the product includes industrial processing steps and additives (cellulose anti-caking agent and natamycin preservative), which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Belgioioso Four Cheese Shredded Cups

The Four Cheese Shredded Cups can definitely be part of a balanced diet, especially if you're a cheese lover! With only 20 calories and 1.5g of fat per tablespoon, it's a tasty way to add some flavor to your meals without going overboard on calories. However, it's worth noting that they aren't particularly high in protein or other nutrients, so think of them more as a delicious addition than a health food.

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