Why is PARMIGIANO REGGANO classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The cheese is made from only three ingredients – milk, salt and rennet – and undergoes aging, which places it in the NOVA 3 category for moderately processed foods; it contains no additives.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content of this cheese affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The cheese is low in carbohydrates and sugars, making it acceptable for diabetes when portion‑controlled, but its 1.57 g of salt per 100 g and 20 g of saturated fat can raise blood pressure and cholesterol, so it should be limited for hypertensive or heart‑risk patients.

Is PARMIGIANO REGGANO suitable for keto, gluten‑free, vegan or halal diets?

The cheese fits keto and gluten‑free diets due to its high fat and zero carbohydrates, but it is not vegan because it contains animal rennet, and its halal status depends on whether the rennet is microbial or animal‑derived, which is not specified.

Ferrarini • 180 g

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

PARMIGIANO REGGANO by Ferrarini is a DOP‑protected Italian cheese made from cow's milk, sold in a 180 g plastic package. In the milk and dairy products family it provides 32 g protein and virtually no carbohydrates per 100 g, but also 30 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 1.57 g salt and 402 kcal, carries a NOVA 3 classification and does not have an official Nutri‑Score. While it is a rich source of calcium and phosphorus, the high saturated fat and salt content limit its suitability for low‑sodium or heart‑healthy diets, and the plastic packaging offers limited recyclability.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal402 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Proteins32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cheese averages, this Parmigiano Reggiano contains more fat, saturated fat and calories, but far less salt, sugar and carbohydrates, and double the protein.

Ingredients

Leche, sal y cuajo

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PARMIGIANO REGGIANO FORMAGGIO FRESCO DI GRATTUGIA

FERRARINI

60g