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Feta Cheese

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Common questions

Is Feta Cheese healthy?

Feta Cheese scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Feta cheese is a traditional dairy product made from cultured pasteurized milk, providing a good source of protein and calcium with minimal processing.

How processed is Feta Cheese?

Feta Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Feta Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk counts 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

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73 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

Feta cheese is a traditional dairy product made from cultured pasteurized milk, providing a good source of protein and calcium with minimal processing. However, the inclusion of powdered cellulose to prevent caking and natamycin as a mold inhibitor introduces additives that slightly detract from its overall purity. While these additives are generally considered safe, they are not essential for all cheese products, which affects the overall score.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and beneficial cultures from the pasteurization and fermentation process.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and traditional preservation of the cheese.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Natural agents commonly used in cheesemaking to curdle the milk and develop the proper texture.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

A plant-based fiber additive safely used to prevent caking and keep the cheese crumbles separated.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used in small amounts to inhibit mold growth and extend shelf life.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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