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H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar

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Common questions

Is H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar healthy?

H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar?

H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar'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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H-E-B New York Style Extra Sharp Cheddar

H-E-B
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes an anticaking agent, potato starch, which adds to its processing level. While the ingredient list is relatively clean, the presence of additives and its processed nature limit its score.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides high-quality dairy that is rich in essential nutrients and contributes to the cheese's flavor and texture.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes (Microbial)
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used to curdle the milk and develop the cheese's texture, which is a standard process in cheese-making.

Annatto (Color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give the cheese its distinctive color without affecting flavor or safety.

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Anticaking Blend (Potato Starch)
Neutral

Potato starch prevents clumping and maintains the cheese's texture, a common additive in processed foods.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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