Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
dairy-eggs/cheese
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Mitica
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
11g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot Mitica Grated Parmigiano Reggiano in the refrigerated cheese aisle or near pasta toppings, grabbed for a last-minute sprinkle on pasta, soups or salads. It gives an artisanal, nostalgic and indulgent vibe — the short ingredient list (Parmigiano Reggiano: raw cow milk, salt, rennet) and simple grating process indicate traditional cheese-making and minimal industrial reformulation rather than ultra-processed manufacture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein11g
* 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

Parmigiano, Reggiano, (raw, cow, milk,, salt,, rennet)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a traditionally made cheese with only milk, salt and rennet and a simple grating step; fermentation/aging and added salt classify it as a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than an ultra-processed product.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Absolutely! This cheese is high in protein (11g per ounce) and low in carbs, which makes it a great option for those following a keto diet. It's a nutrient-dense food, so when enjoyed in moderation, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentpractical
$22.99
per package