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FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE

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Common questions

Is FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE healthy?

FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This finely shredded mild cheddar cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.

How processed is FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE?

FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized 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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FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE

Chestnut Hill
Bioengineered
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This finely shredded mild cheddar cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list. The presence of additives like natamycin and anti-caking agents contributes to its processing level, but the absence of seed oils and artificial dyes is a positive aspect. The cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, but the processing level and use of preservatives slightly detract from its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is the primary ingredient providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein, making it a beneficial component of cheese.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, contributing positively to its quality and digestibility.

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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 positive or negative impact on health.

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Annatto (Vegetable Color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic color without affecting flavor or nutrition.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is added as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent, with minimal nutritional impact.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Corn starch serves as an anti-caking agent or stabilizer, with no significant health concerns.

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Calcium Sulfate
Neutral

Calcium sulfate is used to prevent caking and improve texture, with a neutral effect on health.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

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