Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

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Common questions

Is Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese healthy?

Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese?

Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized part-skim 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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Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

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70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent, which is a processed additive that does not contribute nutritional value. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of mostly clean ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized part-skim milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium, essential for muscle and bone health, with minimal fat content due to the skim milk process.

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Cheese cultures
Very Good

Cultures help develop the cheese's flavor and texture naturally, supporting digestive health and maintaining cheese 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 are used to facilitate cheese production, aiding in milk coagulation without adding flavor or nutritional value.

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Potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch acts as a stabilizer or filler, helping maintain the cheese's texture without impacting nutritional quality.

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Tapioca starch
Neutral

Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, contributing to the cheese's consistency without affecting health benefits.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is added to fortify the cheese with vitamin A, supporting vision and immune function.

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Powdered cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping, with no significant nutritional impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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