Grate your own cheese to avoid anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese

Buy block cheese and grate it yourself to avoid the anti-caking agents used in pre-shredded cheese.

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The instructor avoids pre-shredded cheese because manufacturers add anti-caking agents to prevent sticking. Grating your own is recommended for better quality.

The short version

Pre-shredded cheese may contain anti-caking agents (e.g., cellulose).
Grate your own from a block when possible.

What you need

cheese grater
optional
Box grater mentioned

Why it works

/Pre-shredded cheese often includes additives to prevent clumping, which can affect quality./

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