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Summary
This cheese product is processed and contains additives like sodium citrate, which is used as an emulsifier. While it includes beneficial ingredients such as milk and cheese culture, the presence of synthetic additives and the level of processing limit its score. The product's nutritional profile is decent, but the processing level and additives prevent it from achieving a higher rating.
Key ingredients 11
MilkGood
Natural dairy ingredient providing high-quality protein, calcium, and essential nutrients.
See more about Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial live bacteria used in traditional cheese making to ferment milk and develop flavor.
See more about Cheese Culture →MilkfatGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Milkfat →Milk Protein ConcentrateGood
Concentrated form of dairy protein that increases the nutritional protein content of the product.
See more about Milk Protein Concentrate →American CheeseNeutral
A processed cheese variety made from standard dairy components, serving as the base of the product.
SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and food preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Naturally occurring or microbial proteins used to coagulate milk during cheese production.
See more about Enzymes →WaterNeutral
Used for moisture and consistency in food preparation.
See more about Water →WheyNeutral
Liquid whey as a minor dairy ingredient — benign.
See more about Whey →Modified Potato StarchNeutral
Plant-based starch modified to improve texture, melting properties, and stability in processed foods.
See more about Modified Potato Starch →Sodium CitrateNeutral
Common food additive used as an emulsifier to ensure a smooth, uniform texture when melted.
See more about Sodium Citrate →Processing
Processed Foods
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