LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Common questions

Is LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE healthy?

LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE?

LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Borden
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Borden, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes additives such as powdered cellulose and natamycin, which contribute to its ultra-processed nature. The presence of these additives and the processing level limit its score, despite the beneficial qualities of the primary ingredient.

Key ingredients 8

Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella
Neutral

This ingredient is a standard dairy product providing protein and calcium, with no significant positive or negative impact.

Dairy
Neutral

Dairy is a common source of essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, but its overall impact depends on individual dietary needs.

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Cheese
Neutral

Cheese offers protein and calcium but is also high in saturated fat; its classification remains neutral here.

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Mozzarella
Neutral

Mozzarella is a popular cheese providing nutrients like calcium and protein, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

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Whole Milk Mozzarella
Neutral

This ingredient is a traditional cheese made from whole milk, offering nutritional value without strong positive or negative connotations.

Low Moisture Mozzarella
Neutral

A processed cheese product that maintains moisture and texture, with neutral nutritional impact.

Anti-caking Agent
Neutral

Used to prevent clumping, this additive is common in processed foods and has a neutral impact.

E235
Bad

E235 is a preservative that has raised health concerns and is considered undesirable in food products.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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