Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Common questions

Is Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks healthy?

Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains mozzarella cheese and fully cooked Italian sausage, both of which provide protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks?

Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mozzarella Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures count in its favor; Fully Cooked Italian Sausage, Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Italian Sausage Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

FarmRich
80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Rich Products Corporation
Category Cheese
Summary

This product contains mozzarella cheese and fully cooked Italian sausage, both of which provide protein and essential nutrients. The ingredient list is relatively clean, with no artificial additives or seed oils, which is positive for health. However, due to its processed nature and the presence of added salt and sugar in the sausage, the score is limited by its processing level.

Key ingredients 8

Mozzarella Cheese
Good

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

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is a nutritious base ingredient rich in calcium, vitamin D, and high-quality protein, supporting overall health.

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Cheese Cultures
Good

Cultures aid in cheese fermentation, promoting digestion and adding beneficial probiotics.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese production to facilitate curdling, with minimal impact on health when used appropriately.

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Pork
Neutral

Pork provides protein and essential nutrients but is also a source of saturated fat, requiring moderation.

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Fully Cooked Italian Sausage
Bad

Italian sausage is high in saturated fats and sodium, which can contribute to cardiovascular concerns if consumed excessively.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and metabolic issues if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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