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Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor

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Is Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor healthy?

Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor 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 is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.

How processed is Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor?

Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture count in its favor; En:e235 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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Sargento Provolone Natural Cheese Slices With Smoke Flavor

Sargento
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.24 · $0.41 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Sargento Foods Inc
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list. The presence of natural smoke flavor introduces concerns due to potential harmful compounds, although it does enhance taste. The use of pasteurized milk provides beneficial nutrients, but the overall processing level impacts the healthiness rating.

Key ingredients 7

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk is a primary source of high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, supporting digestion and gut health.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production, but they do not significantly impact health either positively or negatively.

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Natural Smoke Flavor
Neutral

Natural smoke flavor adds a smoky taste to the cheese, enhancing flavor without major health implications.

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Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)
Neutral

Natamycin helps prevent mold growth, extending shelf life without harmful effects when used appropriately.

En:e235
Bad

En:e235 is an additive that may be associated with negative health perceptions and is considered less desirable in clean eating.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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