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Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese

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Common questions

Is Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese healthy?

Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product contains cultured pasteurized milk, which is a beneficial ingredient providing protein and calcium.

How processed is Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese?

Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk counts in its favor; Dextrose 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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Cotija Grated Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese

El Mexicano
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains cultured pasteurized milk, which is a beneficial ingredient providing protein and calcium. However, it also includes processed ingredients like potato and corn starch as anti-caking agents, and dextrose, a refined sugar that adds unnecessary carbohydrates. The presence of these additives and the level of processing limit its overall healthiness compared to more minimally processed cheeses.

Key ingredients 6

Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk
Good

Provides quality dairy protein, calcium, and beneficial live cultures resulting from traditional pasteurization and fermentation.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and food preservation without added trace minerals.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Natural agents utilized to curdle the milk and aid in the traditional cheese-making process.

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Potato And Corn Starch
Neutral

Plant-derived starches blended together to prevent clumping in grated cheese products.

Calcium Sulfate
Neutral

Mineral-based anti-caking agent used to absorb moisture and maintain texture in the grated cheese.

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Dextrose
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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