Original Goat Cheese Crumbles

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Common questions

Is Original Goat Cheese Crumbles healthy?

Original Goat Cheese Crumbles scores 72/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This goat cheese product is primarily made from pasteurized goat's milk, which is a good source of protein and calcium, and is easier to digest for some individuals compared to cow's milk.

How processed is Original Goat Cheese Crumbles?

Original Goat Cheese Crumbles is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Goat Cheese Crumbles' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Goat's Milk, Sea Salt, Bacterial Culture count in its favor; Powdered Cellulose is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Original Goat Cheese Crumbles

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72 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This goat cheese product is primarily made from pasteurized goat's milk, which is a good source of protein and calcium, and is easier to digest for some individuals compared to cow's milk. The inclusion of sea salt and bacterial cultures contributes positively to flavor and nutritional profile. However, the presence of natamycin, a natural antifungal agent, introduces an additive that some consumers may prefer to avoid, impacting the overall processing level and score.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Goat's Milk
Good

This ingredient provides natural dairy nutrients and is processed to ensure safety and quality.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor naturally and contains trace minerals beneficial for health.

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Bacterial Culture
Good

Bacterial cultures are beneficial for fermentation, improving flavor and aiding digestion.

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Enzymes
Neutral

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

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is used as a mold inhibitor to preserve freshness, with minimal impact on health when used appropriately.

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Powdered Cellulose
Bad

Powdered cellulose is a processed additive used to prevent caking, but it is a synthetic substance with limited nutritional value.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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