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Cheese, Parmesan, Dry Grated, Reduced Fat
Reduced-fat dry grated Parmesan is a finely ground, shelf-stable cheese powder with a density of 0.423 g/ml, denser than shredded Parmesan but still far lighter than solid cheese due to the air trapped between its fine granules. One US cup weighs approximately 100 g and a tablespoon about 6.3 g. It is designed for convenient sprinkling over pasta, pizza, and salads, and its reduced fat content makes each gram slightly more concentrated in protein and salt than full-fat grated Parmesan.
What is Cheese, Parmesan, Dry Grated, Reduced Fat?
Reduced-fat dry grated Parmesan is a finely ground, shelf-stable cheese powder with a density of 0.423 g/ml, denser than shredded Parmesan but still far lighter than solid cheese due to the air trapped between its fine granules. One US cup weighs approximately 100 g and a tablespoon about 6.3 g. It is designed for convenient sprinkling over pasta, pizza, and salads, and its reduced fat content makes each gram slightly more concentrated in protein and salt than full-fat grated Parmesan.
Chopped, sliced, or shredded pieces trap different amounts of air, so cup volume is shape-dependent. A fine chop usually settles heavier than a rough cut at the same cup mark. Weigh your preferred cut style once and reuse that baseline for repeatable cooking.
Chef note:Knife cut is a measurement tool: finer cuts settle heavier in the same cup.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
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Dairy specifics
Dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese) have different fat and water percentages. Volume hides these differences; weight keeps sauces, batters, and doughs consistent.
- Fat content shifts density; pick the correct milk/cream/fat level if variants exist.
- For cheese, shredded vs grated vs cubed changes volume—prefer grams.
FAQ
- How does reduced-fat grated Parmesan compare in density to full-fat grated Parmesan?
- At 0.423 g/ml, reduced-fat grated Parmesan is very similar in density to full-fat grated Parmesan because the particle size and grinding process, not fat content, primarily determine how the granules pack; one cup weighs about 100 g in both cases.
- Does reduced-fat grated Parmesan melt as well as full-fat in baked dishes?
- The lower fat content at 0.423 g/ml means it melts less smoothly and can become rubbery or grainy when overheated; for gratins and baked pasta, mix it with a small amount of butter or olive oil to improve flow and browning.
- Is reduced-fat grated Parmesan saltier than regular grated Parmesan?
- Yes, because removing fat concentrates the remaining solids at 0.423 g/ml, the sodium per gram is higher than in full-fat grated Parmesan; reduce added salt in recipes by about 10-15% when substituting the reduced-fat version by weight.