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ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC

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Is ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC healthy?

ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed cheese with cheddar cheese curds as the primary ingredient, providing high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC?

ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese Culture counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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ELLSWORTH, CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, GARLIC

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
78 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Ellsworth Coop Creamery Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This product is a processed cheese with cheddar cheese curds as the primary ingredient, providing high-quality protein and essential nutrients. However, the presence of natamycin as a mold inhibitor introduces a level of processing that slightly detracts from its overall quality. The use of dried garlic adds flavor without introducing harmful additives, but the processing level limits the score.

Key ingredients 6

Cheese Culture
Good

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

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Cheddar Cheese Curds
Neutral

Provides dairy-based protein and fat, serving as the core base of the product.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Microbial Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes used to coagulate milk proteins during the cheesemaking process, acting as a vegetarian alternative to animal rennet.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used safely in small amounts to prevent mold growth on cheese surfaces.

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Dried Garlic
Neutral

Dehydrated whole food used for natural flavoring.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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