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Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese

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Is Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese healthy?

Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This finely shredded cheese contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar cheese and pasteurized milk, which provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese?

Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture 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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Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese

Kraft
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$2.98 · 16 oz · $0.37 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Cheese
Summary

This finely shredded cheese contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar cheese and pasteurized milk, which provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients. However, the presence of modified cornstarch and natamycin introduces unnecessary processing and additives, which detract from its overall quality. The product's processing level limits its score, as it is not minimally processed.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is a nutritious base ingredient rich in calcium and protein, contributing positively to the product.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and aid in fermentation, supporting the quality of the cheese.

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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 to facilitate cheese production but do not significantly impact health either positively or negatively.

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Annatto
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic color without affecting health.

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Modified Cornstarch
Neutral

Modified cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, with minimal nutritional impact.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth, ensuring product safety.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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