What Is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is a finely grated parmesan in a 24 oz. shaker bottle. Unlike shredded parmesan, shaved parmesan, or parmesan wedges, grated parmesan has a fine, powdery texture that dissolves quickly into hot dishes and distributes evenly as a finishing topping. It delivers a light, nutty flavor and is aged for 10 months.
What Are the Key Details of This Grated Parmesan Cheese?
- Brand: Member's Mark
- Product type: Grated parmesan cheese
- Package size: 24 oz. shaker bottle
- Cheese format: Finely grated (powdered texture)
- Flavor profile: Light and nutty
- Aging: Aged for 10 months for developed flavor
- Milk source: Made from cultured pasteurized part-skim milk
- rBST free
- Shelf-stable: Yes, no refrigeration required before opening
- Allergens: Contains milk
What Are the Ingredients and Allergens in Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan cheese (cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose (added to prevent caking), salt, potassium sorbate (a preservative). **Contains milk.**
How Should You Store This Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is shelf-stable before opening. Store it in a cool, dry place in your pantry until ready to use. No refrigeration is needed prior to opening, making it easy to keep on hand for everyday cooking and meal preparation.
What Are the Best Uses for Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese works well as a finishing ingredient across a wide range of dishes. Its fine texture melts and blends quickly, making it ideal for:
- Sprinkling over pizza, pasta, or garlic bread for an added layer of nutty flavor
- Topping Caesar salads or garden salads for a burst of savory flavor
- Stirring into soups such as French onion soup or minestrone for richness
- Mixing into mac and cheese for a creamy, delicious twist
- Seasoning roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes
- Adding to breading mixtures for chicken or eggplant
The shaker bottle allows for controlled, even distribution over dishes, making it convenient for both family meals and entertaining.
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese provides a convenient, ready-to-use option for members who want consistent parmesan flavor without the prep of grating from a wedge.
Why Choose the 24 oz. Bulk Size?
The 24 oz. shaker bottle offers a larger quantity of grated parmesan cheese, making it a practical choice for families, frequent cooks, or anyone who regularly uses parmesan across multiple meals. Because it is shelf-stable before opening, the larger size can be stored easily in a pantry without taking up refrigerator space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese comes in a 24-ounce shaker bottle, making it a large-format option well suited for families or frequent use.
What does Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese taste like?
It has a light and nutty flavor, developed through 10 months of aging. This flavor profile makes it a versatile finishing cheese for a wide range of meals.
What dishes can I use Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese on?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese can enhance pizzas, pastas, soups, and salads. Specific serving suggestions include sprinkling it over a Caesar salad, topping French onion soup, adding it to homemade pasta for an authentic Italian touch, or stirring it into gourmet mac and cheese.
Is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese shelf-stable?
Yes. Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is shelf-stable, so it can be stored in the pantry and kept on hand for convenient everyday use without refrigeration until opened.
How long is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese aged?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is aged for 10 months.
What are the ingredients in Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
The ingredients are parmesan cheese (cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose (added to prevent caking), salt, and potassium sorbate (a preservative).
Does Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese contain allergens?
Yes. This product contains milk, as listed on the ingredient label.
Is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese made from real milk?
Yes. Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is made from real milk — specifically cultured pasteurized part-skim milk — and is rBST free**.
What does rBST free mean on Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
The product is labeled as rBST free**, meaning the milk used to make this parmesan cheese comes from cows not treated with rBST (recombinant bovine somatotropin). The double asterisk typically indicates a disclaimer that no significant difference has been shown between milk from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows.
Why does Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese contain powdered cellulose?
Powdered cellulose is added to prevent caking, which helps the grated parmesan cheese flow freely from the shaker bottle and maintain a consistent texture.
Is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese a good option for bulk or family-size use?
Yes. At 24 ounces, Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is a larger-format shaker bottle designed for value and convenience, making it an affordable option for family meals or anyone who uses grated parmesan frequently. Its shelf-stable design means it can be kept on hand without concern about immediate spoilage.
Is Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese a good option for pasta dishes?
Yes. Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese has a light, nutty flavor aged for 10 months, making it well suited for finishing pasta dishes. It can be added to homemade pasta for an authentic Italian touch or stirred into gourmet mac and cheese for a creamy, flavorful twist.
Does Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese come in a shaker bottle?
Yes. Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese comes in a 24-ounce shaker bottle for easy sprinkling and convenient dispensing.
What kind of milk is used in Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese is made with cultured pasteurized part-skim milk that is rBST free**.
Where can I buy Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese?
Member's Mark is the private-label brand of Sam's Club. Member's Mark Grated Parmesan Cheese in the 24-ounce shaker bottle is available at Sam's Club locations and through samsclub.com.
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