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Shredded Reduced Fat Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

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

Shredded Reduced Fat Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded mozzarella cheese is moderately processed, containing part-skim milk as its primary ingredient, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

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

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

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

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Part-skim Milk 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 Reduced Fat Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Publix
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 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 moderately processed, containing part-skim milk as its primary ingredient, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, the presence of natamycin, a synthetic preservative, and the use of starches for anti-caking contribute to its processing level. While it offers a reduced fat content, the inclusion of additives limits its score compared to less processed cheese options.

Key ingredients 7

Part-skim Milk
Very Good

Part-skim milk is a natural source of high-quality protein and calcium, making it a beneficial ingredient in cheese.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Microbial Enzymes
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curdling, with no significant positive or negative impact on health.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as a stabilizer or filler, generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Tapioca starch serves as a thickening agent and is neutral in health effects when used in small amounts.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth, considered safe and neutral in impact.

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En:e235
Bad

En:e235 is an additive that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals and is generally considered undesirable.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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