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TACO CHEESE

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Common questions

Is TACO CHEESE healthy?

TACO CHEESE 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 contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is TACO CHEESE?

TACO CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive TACO CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Culture, Spices count in its favor; Maltodextrin, Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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TACO CHEESE

Borden
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Capitol Peak Partners and KKR
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide high-quality protein and calcium. However, the presence of maltodextrin and added sugar, both of which are processed ingredients, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product's processing level limits its score, as it includes multiple additives that are not found in minimally processed cheeses.

Key ingredients 14

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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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Standard dairy ingredient used as the base for cheese production.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard coagulating enzymes used to curdle milk during cheese making.

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Annatto
Neutral

Natural plant-based color extract derived from achiote seeds.

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Monterey Jack Cheese
Neutral

A traditional semi-hard cheese contributing to the blend's texture and flavor.

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Taco Spice Blend
Neutral

A combination of culinary spices used to impart traditional taco flavor.

Dried Garlic
Neutral

Dehydrated garlic used for savory flavoring.

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Chili Pepper
Neutral

Whole food spice providing heat and flavor.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used to prevent mold growth on cheese.

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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