Is Cellulose in Shredded Cheese Safe to Consume? Claims that powdered cellulose is linked to sawdust aren’t totally unfounded ...

I'm a snob when it comes to pre-shredded cheeses—almost everyone who works in the food industry is. Sure, it's convenient, but the cheese is often dry, stale, and well, dusty—thanks to the anti-caking ...

On the other hand, the upsides of packaged shredded cheese include less moisture overall — so it is less likely to mold and generally lasts longer in the refrigerator than block cheese.

And it has to do with that white stuff on the cheese. GMVozd/Getty Images If you’ve ever topped a lasagna with pre-shredded cheese or made grilled cheese sandwiches and noticed that the cheese ...

On the other hand, the upsides of packaged shredded cheese include less moisture overall — so it is less likely to mold and generally lasts longer in the refrigerator than block cheese.

On the other hand, the upsides of packaged shredded cheese include less moisture overall — so it is less likely to mold and generally lasts longer in the refrigerator than block cheese.

Read on to learn more about the substance found on shredded cheese, known as powdered cellulose, and its uses. Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.