1.877.596.4374 or 417.829.3400

DairiConcepts protects your brand
by providing top quality products
that meet FDA regulations.
Since 2013, the National Cheese Institute and FDA have raised
market awareness that some Parmesan cheese is economically
adulterated with additives such as cheaper cheeses or excessive
amounts of cellulose. DairiConcepts supports the dairy
industry’s efforts to ensure that cheese on the market meets
FDA standards and is properly labeled.
With these market conditions in mind, we believe it is
important to address potential concerns about the possible
adulteration of dry-grated cheeses by referencing the FDA’s
standard 21 CFR 133.146:
• For Parmesan grated cheeses, the standard for milkfat (dry
basis) is 31% minimum.
• Optional ingredients for grated cheeses permitted include
antimycotics (e.g., sorbates) and anticaking agents (e.g.,
cellulose and/or silicon dioxide).
• The quantity of such added ingredients cannot “exceed the
amount reasonably required to accomplish its intended
physical, nutritive, or other technical effect in food” as
defined in 21 CFR 172.5(1).
ANALYTICAL DATA
DairiConcepts has obtained third-party analytical data from hundreds of dry-grated Parmesan samples on the market, including
those of Top 10 store brands. The data shows that 14 out of 28 brands are mislabeled and include unreasonable amounts of
optional ingredients. When excessive amounts of optional ingredients (such as cellulose) are added, the value of carbs by difference
increases, and the protein value decreases. This means there is less cheese in the product and potential for labels to be out of
compliance. The data indicates economic cheese adulteration in the private label sector is significant, and proactive retailers should
monitor the carbohydrate and protein levels of their grated Parmesan.
NUTRITIONAL LABEL CLAIMS OF 28 BRANDS OF DRY-GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
SUPPORTS LABEL CLAIM
WITHIN 20% TOLERANCE
DIFFERS FROM LABEL CLAIM
50%
100%
AV E R A G E C A L O R I E S
100%
AV E R A G E C A L O R I E S
F R O M F AT
32%
100%
A V E R A G E F AT
18%
46%
50%
AV E R A G E
C A R B O H Y D R AT E S
AV E R A G E P R O T E I N
We can help you grow your store brand sales with true-to-specification cheese
products that also offer great taste and excellent value.
www.dairiconcepts.com | [email protected]
3253 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802 USA
1.877.596.4374
or
417.829.3400