Bowl & Basket Mexican Style Blend

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Common questions

Is Bowl & Basket Mexican Style Blend healthy?

Bowl & Basket Mexican Style 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 cheese blend consists of minimally processed cheeses like Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Quesadilla, and Asadero, which are rich in calcium and protein, contributing to bone and muscle health.

How processed is Bowl & Basket Mexican Style Blend?

Bowl & Basket Mexican Style Blend is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Bowl & Basket Mexican Style Blend's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar 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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Bowl & Basket Mexican Style Blend

Bowl & Basket
85 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Wakefern Food Corp.
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend consists of minimally processed cheeses like Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Quesadilla, and Asadero, which are rich in calcium and protein, contributing to bone and muscle health. The ingredients are clean, with no harmful additives, but the product is processed, which limits its maximum score. The use of natural coloring like annatto extract is a positive aspect, maintaining a clean label.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Monterey Jack Cheese
Neutral

Monterey Jack Cheese is a common cheese variety that provides flavor and texture without significant health implications.

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Quesadilla Cheese
Neutral

Quesadilla Cheese is a processed cheese product that adds flavor and meltability, with no strong positive or negative connotations.

Asadero Cheese
Neutral

Asadero Cheese is a mild cheese used for melting, contributing to taste without significant health concerns.

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Cultured Pasteurized Milk is a base ingredient providing dairy nutrients, with a neutral impact in processed foods.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, with neutral effects when consumed in moderation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid fermentation, generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Annatto Extract
Neutral

Annatto Extract is a natural coloring agent derived from seeds, used to give cheese its characteristic color without adverse effects.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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