At a glance
Summary
This shredded cheddar cheese is a processed food with a few additives, including natamycin as a mold inhibitor and starches to prevent caking. While it contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk, the presence of synthetic additives and the processing level limit its score. The use of annatto for coloring is generally considered safe, but the overall ingredient list reflects moderate processing.
Key ingredients 8
Pasteurized MilkGood
Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and fats while undergoing pasteurization for safety.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial live bacteria cultures used to ferment the milk and develop the authentic flavor and texture of cheese.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and traditional preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →Annatto ColorNeutral
Natural plant-derived colorant commonly used to give cheddar cheese its characteristic yellow-orange hue.
See more about Annatto Color →Potato StarchNeutral
Plant-derived starch used to coat the shredded cheese pieces and prevent them from sticking together.
See more about Potato Starch →NatamycinNeutral
Naturally occurring antifungal agent used in small amounts to prevent surface mold growth on the cheese.
See more about Natamycin →Calcium SulfateBad
Mineral additive used as a firming agent and anti-caking aid in processed shredded cheese.
See more about Calcium Sulfate →Processing
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