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Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend

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Is Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend healthy?

Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese blend is processed and includes an anti-caking blend with additives like potato starch and natamycin, which are used to prevent clumping but contribute to its processing level.

How processed is Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend?

Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend

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65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Ahold Delhaize
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend is processed and includes an anti-caking blend with additives like potato starch and natamycin, which are used to prevent clumping but contribute to its processing level. While the cheese itself is made from quality ingredients like pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese cultures, the presence of these additives and the reduced fat content slightly detract from its overall nutritional profile.

Key ingredients 8

pasteurized part-skim milk
Good

Milk is a good source of calcium and protein, contributing to nutritional value with minimal processing.

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cheese culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, supporting fermentation and quality.

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Reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese
Neutral

This cheese provides flavor and texture while being lower in fat, making it a moderate choice in processed cheese blends.

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 develop texture and flavor, with minimal impact on health.

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vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is added to fortify the cheese with vitamin A, supporting nutritional content.

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reduced fat cheddar cheese
Neutral

This cheese provides flavor and protein while being lower in fat, fitting into a balanced diet.

annatto extract
Neutral

Annatto extract is used as a natural coloring agent, enhancing visual appeal without affecting taste.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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