Shredded mild cheddar cheese

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Is Shredded mild cheddar cheese healthy?

Shredded mild cheddar 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 mild cheddar cheese is made primarily from cheddar cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is Shredded mild cheddar cheese?

Shredded mild cheddar cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded mild cheddar cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture 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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Shredded mild cheddar cheese

68 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mild cheddar cheese is made primarily from cheddar cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium. However, it includes powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent, indicating a moderate level of processing. While the product is relatively clean, the presence of this additive and its processed nature prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Provides a good source of high-quality protein and calcium, supporting bone and muscle health.

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Wholesome dairy base offering natural fats, protein, and essential nutrients.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial live bacteria cultures used to ferment the milk and develop traditional cheese flavor.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and traditional cheese preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Natural microbial or animal-derived enzymes used to curdle the milk during cheesemaking.

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Annatto
Neutral

Natural plant-derived color extract commonly used to give cheddar cheese its characteristic golden hue.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Plant-based starch used as an anti-caking agent to prevent shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Plant fiber derived from pulp used to maintain texture and prevent caking in shredded cheese.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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