Natural Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This shredded cheese product is primarily composed of Monterey Jack cheese, which provides high-quality protein and calcium. However, it includes an anticaking blend with potato and corn starches, which adds to its processing level. Despite being processed, the product maintains a relatively clean ingredient list without harmful additives, allowing it to score well within its category.
Key ingredients 7
Pasteurized MilkVery Good
Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and essential fats that support bone health and nutrition.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial live cultures used in traditional cheese making to ferment lactose and support dairy preservation.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →Potato StarchNeutral
Plant-based starch used as an anticaking agent to prevent shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.
See more about Potato Starch →Corn StarchNeutral
Derived from corn and used as an anticaking agent to maintain the loose texture of the shreds.
See more about Corn Starch →Calcium SulfateNeutral
Mineral-based firming agent and anticaking aid commonly used in food products.
See more about Calcium Sulfate →Processing
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