HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE

Common questions

Is HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE healthy?

HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese blend includes mozzarella, smoked provolone, parmesan, and asiago cheeses, which are generally nutritious and provide protein and calcium.

How processed is HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE?

HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mozzarella 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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HANNAFORD, FANCY ITALIAN BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE

Hannaford
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Ahold Delhaize
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese blend includes mozzarella, smoked provolone, parmesan, and asiago cheeses, which are generally nutritious and provide protein and calcium. However, the presence of artificial smoke flavor, a synthetic additive, detracts from the overall ingredient quality. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the use of real cheese ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

Mozzarella Cheese
Good

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

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Smoked Provolone Cheese
Neutral

Smoked Provolone adds flavor and texture to the blend, derived from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures.

Parmesan Cheese
Neutral

Parmesan cheese offers a rich, savory taste and is made from pasteurized milk, contributing to flavor complexity.

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Asiago Cheese
Neutral

Asiago cheese provides a mild, nutty flavor and is made from pasteurized milk, enhancing the cheese blend.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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