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Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

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Common questions

Is Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese healthy?

Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded mozzarella cheese is moderately processed, containing anti-caking agents like potato and tapioca starch, which are common in pre-shredded cheeses to prevent clumping.

How processed is Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese?

Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese 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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Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Giant Eagle
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mozzarella cheese is moderately processed, containing anti-caking agents like potato and tapioca starch, which are common in pre-shredded cheeses to prevent clumping. While it retains the nutritional benefits of mozzarella, such as protein and calcium, the presence of additives and the processing level limit its score compared to whole-form cheeses with cleaner labels.

Key ingredients 2

Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
Good

This cheese is a source of protein and calcium, essential for bone health. It is made from pasteurized part-skim milk, which reduces fat content while retaining nutritional benefits. The use of cheese cultures and enzymes indicates traditional cheese-making processes.

Benefits

Provides protein and calcium, supporting muscle function and bone health. The reduced fat content makes it a lighter option compared to full-fat cheeses.

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Anti-caking blend
Neutral

The anti-caking blend includes potato starch, tapioca starch, and natamycin to prevent clumping. These ingredients are generally recognized as safe and are minimally processed. Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor, commonly used in cheese products.

Benefits

Helps maintain the texture and quality of shredded cheese by preventing clumping and mold growth.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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