Bowl & Basket Mozzarella Natural Cheese

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Common questions

Is Bowl & Basket Mozzarella Natural Cheese healthy?

Bowl & Basket Mozzarella Natural Cheese scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mozzarella cheese is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Bowl & Basket Mozzarella Natural Cheese?

Bowl & Basket Mozzarella Natural Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Bowl & Basket Mozzarella Natural Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk 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 Mozzarella Natural Cheese

Bowl & Basket
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This mozzarella cheese is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which is an additive some consumers prefer to avoid. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

Cultured milk adds beneficial probiotics and enhances flavor, making it a positive component.

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Low-Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
Neutral

This is the main ingredient, providing the cheese's texture and flavor without adding significant health benefits or risks.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are essential for cheese production but do not provide direct health benefits or risks.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping and mold growth, ensuring product quality without significant health impact.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping and mold growth, ensuring product quality without significant health impact.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping and mold growth, ensuring product quality without significant health impact.

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Natural Mold Inhibitor
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping and mold growth, ensuring product quality without significant health impact.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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