How to spot the most common fake foods

Parmesan Cheese

By now, you’ve probably heard about or even read the 2016 Bloomberg story that detailed how some cheese manufacturers in the United States were adding wood pulp to their Parmesan cheese products (the pre-shredded kind in the tubs and bags, not the wheeled variety). This wood pulp, also known as cellulose, is an approved additive in foods, so it’s safe for consumption. It even helps prevent moisture buildup, and in foods prone to quick molding like cheese, that’s important.