Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND

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Is Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND healthy?

Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This shredded pizza cheese blend is primarily composed of beneficial ingredients like low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese and pasteurized part-skim milk, which provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium.

How processed is Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND?

Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, Pasteurized part-skim 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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Giant Eagle SHREDDED PIZZA CHEESE BLEND

Giant Eagle
85 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded pizza cheese blend is primarily composed of beneficial ingredients like low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese and pasteurized part-skim milk, which provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium. The use of cheese cultures enhances flavor and texture naturally, without the need for artificial additives. However, as a processed food, its score is capped due to the level of processing involved, despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 7

Low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
Good

This cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, and its low moisture content helps reduce excess fat and water in the product.

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Pasteurized part-skim milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health and overall nutrition.

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Cheese culture
Good

Cultures are beneficial bacteria that aid in cheese fermentation, enhancing flavor and digestibility.

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Cheddar cheese
Good

Cheddar adds flavor complexity and additional protein, enriching the cheese blend.

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Pasteurized milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients and ensures safety by eliminating harmful bacteria.

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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 in cheese production to facilitate curdling, with no significant health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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