feta cheese crumbles

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Common questions

Is feta cheese crumbles healthy?

feta cheese crumbles scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This feta cheese product is primarily composed of traditional dairy ingredients, providing a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is feta cheese crumbles?

feta cheese crumbles is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive feta cheese crumbles' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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feta cheese crumbles

70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This feta cheese product is primarily composed of traditional dairy ingredients, providing a good source of protein and calcium. However, it includes cellulose powder to prevent caking and natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which are additives that slightly detract from its overall purity. Despite being processed, the ingredient list remains relatively clean, contributing to a favorable score within its category.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

High-quality dairy source providing complete protein, calcium, and essential nutrients.

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Cheese Cultures
Good

Beneficial live bacteria traditionally used in cheese making and fermentation.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and traditional preservation of the cheese.

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Enzymes
Neutral

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

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Cellulose Powder
Neutral

Plant-derived fiber used as an anti-caking agent to prevent the cheese crumbles from sticking together.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natural antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth and preserve freshness.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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