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Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese

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Is Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese healthy?

Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is a blend of reduced-fat cheeses with added starches and dextrose, which are used to prevent clumping and enhance texture.

How processed is Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese?

Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Calcium counts in its favor; Dextrose is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese

Kroger
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is a blend of reduced-fat cheeses with added starches and dextrose, which are used to prevent clumping and enhance texture. While it contains beneficial dairy ingredients, the presence of additives like potato and tapioca starch, along with dextrose, indicates a moderate level of processing. The product is processed, which limits its score, but it does not contain any major harmful ingredients such as artificial colors or seed oils.

Key ingredients 8

Calcium
Good

Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, and its presence enhances the nutritional value of the cheese.

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Reduced Fat Monterey Jack
Neutral

This cheese is lower in fat compared to regular versions, making it a lighter option while still providing flavor.

Cheddar
Neutral

Cheddar cheese offers a rich taste and is a good source of calcium and protein, though it is processed for this product.

Colby Cheese
Neutral

Colby cheese adds flavor and texture, providing calcium and protein as part of a balanced diet.

Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Neutral

This cheese is lower in moisture and fat, making it a suitable option for reduced-fat products while maintaining taste.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch acts as a thickener and stabilizer, helping to improve texture without adding harmful substances.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Tapioca starch is used as a gluten-free thickener and binder, contributing to product consistency.

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Dextrose
Bad

Dextrose is a form of sugar that can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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