Crumbled Feta

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Common questions

Is Crumbled Feta healthy?

Crumbled Feta scores 72/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This crumbled feta cheese is made from pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, and microbial enzymes, with potato starch added to prevent caking.

How processed is Crumbled Feta?

Crumbled Feta is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Crumbled Feta's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Crumbled Feta

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72 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Cheese
Summary

This crumbled feta cheese is made from pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, and microbial enzymes, with potato starch added to prevent caking. The ingredient list is relatively clean, with no harmful additives or seed oils, but the presence of potato starch and its processing level slightly reduce its score. Overall, it offers a good balance of protein and essential nutrients, making it a healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 5

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, making it a beneficial base ingredient for cheese.

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Cheese Cultures
Very Good

Cheese cultures help develop the characteristic flavor and texture of feta, supporting fermentation and quality.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Microbial Enzymes
Neutral

Microbial enzymes assist in cheese production by aiding the fermentation process without adding significant health effects.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used to prevent caking and improve texture, with no notable health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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