Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

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Common questions

Is Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese healthy?

Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded mozzarella cheese is a processed product with a clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, and microbial enzymes.

How processed is Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese?

Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes) counts in its favor; En: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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Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Publix
68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Publix
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mozzarella cheese is a processed product with a clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, and microbial enzymes. The presence of natamycin as a natural mold inhibitor indicates some level of processing, but it is generally considered safe. The cheese provides high-quality protein and calcium, though the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 5

Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes)
Good

This cheese provides high-quality protein and calcium, and is made from pasteurized milk, ensuring safety and nutritional value.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. The anti-caking agents help prevent clumping, ensuring product quality, but are generally considered neutral in health impact.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. The anti-caking agents help prevent clumping, ensuring product quality, but are generally considered neutral in health impact.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. The anti-caking agents help prevent clumping, ensuring product quality, but are generally considered neutral in health impact.

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En:e235
Bad

This additive is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns for some consumers due to potential sensitivities.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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