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[Noel7]

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@Mary in MO wrote:

On Sunday during the Vitmix presentation, Albany stated that there was cellulose in canned parm cheese - here's the article about it - eeewwwwwwwwwwww - now that convinces me to use my vitamix even when i am trying to cut corners.  I thought all you might be interested in reading this:

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/parmesan-cheese-sold-stores-walmart-170007725.html

p.s. sorry Moderators - was not sure what category to put this post under.

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Yes, they add fillers.

You don't have to grate your own, though, although I often do.  You can find fresh grated Parmesan and Parmesan mixes at Trader Joe's. You can check the ingredients, I don't think they have fillers.

[Pearlee]

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@KYToby wrote:

U di bit ubderstabd tge "ewwwww" factor here.  Cellulose is simply a plant-based anti-caking agent used to prevent clumping.  It is used in practically all grated cheeses. 

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That was very articulate @KYToby.  

[Lucky Charm]

Nothing is more gross than rennet in cheese.  IMO.

[italia8140]

I don't know why anyone would buy Parmesan in a can. I ALWAYS buy it in block form and grate it myself.

[newziesuzie]

I wonder why anybody thought to

use cellulose in our food?

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[september]

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@italia8140 wrote:

I don't know why anyone would buy Parmesan in a can. I ALWAYS buy it in block form and grate it myself.

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My mom used to buy that parmesan that was stored on the shelf of the market....for who knows...how long?

I never knew how good this cheese was, until I either bought the fresh version, and grated it myself, or bought the deli version...freshly grated.  

Cheese should be sold fresh!  If it's sitting on a shelf...just say no.

[Lila Belle]

Parmegiana Reggiano is my only splurge.

[newziesuzie]

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@Lucky Charm wrote:

Nothing is more gross than rennet in cheese.  IMO.

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Yuck!  I had to look it up @Lucky Charm.

Gross!!!

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[tobes]

Please buy it in a block and grate it as needed.  That way it stays fresh and makes a big difference.  Try to get one that is marked parmegiano/oregiano (sp).  Today, who knows what is in what food product.  We are at the mercy of the growers.  Each summer I am lucky enough to get a mother's day present that includes a subscription to CSA farm where you buy directly from the farmer.  It helps the farmer as well as the consumer. I live in Connecticut where in the summer you are no more than 10 minutes away from a farm that sells their own produce.

[CelticCrafter]

It's also in certain breads.