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QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE

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Common questions

Is QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE healthy?

QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and is a beneficial ingredient.

How processed is QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE?

QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE's score?

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

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QUESO COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE CHEESE

Kroger
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and is a beneficial ingredient. However, it contains powdered cellulose to prevent caking, which is a highly processed additive that does not contribute nutritional value. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of high-quality primary ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides high-quality protein, calcium, and beneficial dairy fats, supporting muscle maintenance and bone health.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and food preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard coagulating agents naturally used in the traditional cheese-making process.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Plant-derived fiber safely added to prevent shredded cheese from clumping together.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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