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Mexican style blend shredded

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Is Mexican style blend shredded healthy?

Mexican style blend shredded scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists of organic cheeses, which are beneficial for their protein and calcium content.

How processed is Mexican style blend shredded?

Mexican style blend shredded is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mexican style blend shredded's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Cheese, Cheddar Cheese 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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Mexican style blend shredded

Simple Truth Organic
60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This product consists of organic cheeses, which are beneficial for their protein and calcium content. However, it is pre-shredded and contains an anti-caking blend, which increases its processing level. Despite the organic certification and lack of harmful additives, the ultra-processed nature of the product limits its score.

Key ingredients 10

Organic Monterey Jack Cheese
Good

This cheese is made from organic cultured pasteurized milk, providing high-quality dairy with beneficial nutrients and good flavor.

Colby Cheese
Good

Colby cheese is produced from organic cultured pasteurized milk, offering a good source of protein and calcium in a natural form.

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Cheddar cheese made from organic cultured pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients and a rich flavor profile.

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Organic Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

This milk is organic and cultured, ensuring high-quality dairy with beneficial probiotics and nutrients.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese production to facilitate curdling, with no significant positive or negative impact on health.

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Organic Annatto (for color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent derived from seeds, used to give cheese its appealing color without harmful effects.

Organic Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Organic Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping in the cheese, made from organic starches and dextrose, with no significant health concerns.

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Organic Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Part of Organic Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping in the cheese, made from organic starches and dextrose, with no significant health concerns.

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Organic Dextrose
Neutral

Part of Organic Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping in the cheese, made from organic starches and dextrose, with no significant health concerns.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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