Havarti cheese

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Common questions

Is Havarti cheese healthy?

Havarti cheese scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Havarti cheese is made from pasteurized milk and contains beneficial nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Havarti cheese?

Havarti cheese is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Havarti cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized milk, Bacterial culture, Microbial enzyme 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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Havarti cheese

60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$1.69 · 8 oz · $0.21 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

Havarti cheese is made from pasteurized milk and contains beneficial nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of modified milk ingredients and microbial enzyme, which limits its score. Despite its nutritional benefits, the processing level necessitates a cap on its rating.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, making it a beneficial base ingredient for cheese.

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Bacterial culture
Good

Bacterial cultures are essential for fermentation, contributing to flavor development and gut-friendly probiotics.

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Microbial enzyme
Good

Microbial enzymes assist in milk coagulation and cheese aging, supporting the production process without harmful effects.

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Modified milk ingredients
Neutral

Modified milk ingredients are used to improve texture and consistency but do not significantly impact health positively or negatively.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Calcium chloride
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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