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Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend

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Is Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend healthy?

Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese blend contains multiple types of cheese, which are beneficial for their protein and calcium content.

How processed is Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend?

Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTUR MICROBIAL ENZYME, MONE JACK CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK 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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Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend

Trader Joe's
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend contains multiple types of cheese, which are beneficial for their protein and calcium content. However, it includes natamycin, a mold inhibitor, which is an additive that raises some health concerns. The product is processed and contains anti-caking agents, which slightly detract from its overall healthiness compared to less processed cheese options.

Key ingredients 8

CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium, contributing to nutritional value and flavor.

CHEESE CULTUR MICROBIAL ENZYME
Good

It helps develop the cheese's texture and flavor through natural fermentation processes, supporting cheese quality.

MONE JACK CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK
Good

Provides additional dairy nutrients and enhances flavor, contributing to the cheese blend’s quality.

CHEESE CULTURE
Good

Supports the fermentation process, ensuring the cheese develops its characteristic taste and texture.

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ASADERO CHEESE
Good

Adds variety and flavor complexity to the cheese blend, enriching the overall product profile.

ANNATTO EXTRACT
Neutral

Used as a natural coloring agent, it does not significantly impact health positively or negatively.

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SALT
Neutral

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

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ROBITAL ENZYME
Neutral

Enzymes are used to aid cheese production but do not have a direct impact on health or flavor.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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