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Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz

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Is Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz healthy?

Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains cheddar cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium, but it also includes processed American cheese and starches, indicating a moderate level of processing.

How processed is Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz?

Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Color]), Calcium count in its favor; Pasteurized Process American Cheese 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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Borden - Shredded Cheddar Melt 8.00 oz

Bioengineered
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Cheese
Summary

This product contains cheddar cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium, but it also includes processed American cheese and starches, indicating a moderate level of processing. While the use of natural color like annatto is not concerning, the presence of multiple processed ingredients and starches limits its score. The product's processing level and ingredient complexity prevent it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 5

Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Color])
Good

This cheese is made from pasteurized milk and natural cultures, providing essential nutrients and flavor without harmful additives.

Calcium
Good

Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, making it a beneficial nutrient in this product.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Used as a thickening agent, potato starch is a common food additive with minimal nutritional impact.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Corn starch functions as a stabilizer or thickener, generally considered safe and neutral in nutrition.

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Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Bad

This processed cheese often contains additives and preservatives that can reduce overall food quality.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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