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Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese

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Is Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese healthy?

Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like Monterey Jack and low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, which provide protein and calcium.

How processed is Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese?

Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk) 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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Quesadilla shredded Mexican Style melting Cheese

El Mexicano
80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like Monterey Jack and low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, which provide protein and calcium. However, it is a processed food with added potato starch, which slightly reduces its score. The absence of harmful additives and the presence of quality cheese ingredients contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 3

Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes)
Good

This cheese is made from pasteurized milk and natural enzymes, providing a good source of protein and calcium with minimal processing.

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Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk)
Good

This cheese is made from pasteurized milk and is lower in fat, offering a good amount of protein and calcium while being mindful of fat content.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as a thickening agent and is generally neutral in nutrition, adding texture without significant health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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