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BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK

Common questions

Is BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK healthy?

BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK?

BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, 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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BORDEN, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, CHEDDAR & MONTEREY JACK

Borden
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Borden, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide high-quality protein and calcium. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of additives such as anticaking agents and natamycin, which are used to enhance shelf life and texture. The processing level and presence of these additives limit its score despite the nutritional benefits of the cheese itself.

Key ingredients 12

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Standard dairy milk used as the base ingredient for cheese making.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard coagulating enzymes used to set the cheese curd.

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Annatto
Neutral

Natural plant-derived colorant commonly used to impart a yellow or orange hue to cheese.

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Monterey Jack Cheese
Neutral

Standard semi-hard cheese offering a mild flavor and creamy melting texture.

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Anticaking Agent
Neutral

Processing aid blend used to prevent shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Plant-derived starch used to absorb moisture and prevent caking in shredded cheese.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Common food starch used as an anticaking agent to maintain product texture.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Purified plant fiber used to coat cheese shreds and prevent clumping.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natural antimicrobial preservative used to inhibit mold growth on cheese products.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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