smoke-flavored provolone cheese
Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This smoke-flavored provolone cheese is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, including pasteurized milk, cheese culture, and natural smoke flavoring. The presence of natural smoke flavoring and calcium chloride indicates some level of processing, but the absence of harmful additives like artificial colors or seed oils is positive. The processing level limits its score, but the overall ingredient quality is decent for a processed cheese product.
Key ingredients 6
Pasteurized milkVery Good
This ingredient provides high-quality dairy that is safe and nutritious, forming the base of the cheese.
See more about Pasteurized milk →Cheese cultureGood
Cultures help develop the cheese's flavor and texture naturally, supporting digestion and fermentation.
See more about Cheese culture →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used to coagulate milk, aiding in cheese production without adding flavor or nutritional value.
See more about Enzymes →Natural smoke flavoringNeutral
This flavoring imparts a smoky taste to the cheese, enhancing its aroma without harmful effects.
Calcium chlorideNeutral
Calcium chloride helps improve cheese texture and curd formation, supporting quality without negative impact.
See more about Calcium chloride →Processing
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