Mozzarella

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Is Mozzarella healthy?

Mozzarella scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mozzarella cheese is a processed food with a clean ingredient list, primarily composed of high-quality protein and calcium sources like part-skim milk and cheese culture.

How processed is Mozzarella?

Mozzarella is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mozzarella's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Pasteurized Part-Skim 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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Mozzarella

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78 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.86 · 8 oz · $0.61 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This mozzarella cheese is a processed food with a clean ingredient list, primarily composed of high-quality protein and calcium sources like part-skim milk and cheese culture. However, it includes powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent, which is a processed additive without nutritional benefits. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the overall good quality of its main ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Good

This cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, making it a nutritious addition to meals.

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Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk
Good

Milk is rich in essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cultures help develop the cheese's flavor and texture naturally, contributing to its quality.

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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, with no significant health impact when consumed in typical amounts.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch acts as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent, generally considered safe and inert.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Cellulose is a plant-based additive used to prevent caking, with no nutritional benefit or harm.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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