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Mexican 3 Cheese

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Is Mexican 3 Cheese healthy?

Mexican 3 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 blend includes high-quality ingredients like Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and Cotija cheeses, which are minimally processed and provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium.

How processed is Mexican 3 Cheese?

Mexican 3 Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mexican 3 Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chihuahua Cheese, Oaxaca Cheese, Cotija 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 3 Cheese

V&V Supremo
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend includes high-quality ingredients like Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and Cotija cheeses, which are minimally processed and provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium. However, the addition of potato starch and powdered cellulose, while not harmful, indicates a moderate level of processing. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the presence of beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Chihuahua Cheese
Good

Traditional cheese providing quality dairy protein, calcium, and healthy fats from milk.

Oaxaca Cheese
Good

Traditional stretched-curd cheese offering high-quality protein and essential dairy nutrients.

Cotija Cheese
Good

Aged cow's milk cheese delivering rich flavor, concentrated calcium, and dairy protein.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Natural plant-derived starch used to prevent caking and absorb moisture in shredded cheese.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Plant fiber derived from pulp, commonly used as an anti-caking agent to keep shreds separated.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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