Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free

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Is Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free healthy?

Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This fat-free mozzarella cheese is primarily made from pasteurized part skim milk, providing a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free?

Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture count in its favor; E235 is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Natural Cheese Mozzarella Fat Free

H-E-B
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.49 · 7 oz · $0.50 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Cheese
Summary

This fat-free mozzarella cheese is primarily made from pasteurized part skim milk, providing a good source of protein and calcium. However, it includes natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which may be a concern for those seeking minimally processed foods. The presence of an anticaking blend and the processing level limit its score, despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 10

Pasteurized Part Skim Milk
Good

Part skim milk is a good source of calcium and protein, and is minimally processed compared to other dairy options.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, supporting digestion and gut health.

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Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
Neutral

This ingredient provides a source of protein and calcium, though it is highly processed and contains additives.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes [microbial]
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production, with minimal impact on health when consumed in typical amounts.

Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A is added to fortify the cheese, supporting vision and immune function.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Anticaking Blend. This blend prevents clumping, ensuring product quality, with minimal health impact.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Part of Anticaking Blend. This blend prevents clumping, ensuring product quality, with minimal health impact.

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Calcium Sulfate
Neutral

Part of Anticaking Blend. This blend prevents clumping, ensuring product quality, with minimal health impact.

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E235
Bad

E235 is an additive that consumers generally prefer to avoid due to concerns about synthetic processing and potential health effects.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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