Common questions

Is Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese healthy?

Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese blend contains beneficial ingredients like mozzarella and cheddar cheese, which provide protein and calcium.

How processed is Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese?

Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Mild Cheddar Cheese 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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Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese

Name: Shredded Pizza Blend Cheese
Brand: Best Choice

Best Choice

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers

Category Cheese

Summary

This shredded cheese blend contains beneficial ingredients like mozzarella and cheddar cheese, which provide protein and calcium. However, the presence of powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent indicates a moderate level of processing, which slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the nutritional benefits of the cheeses used.

Key ingredients 4

Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Good

A wholesome dairy ingredient providing quality protein, calcium, and essential fats with minimal processing.

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Mild Cheddar Cheese

Good

A traditional dairy cheese that offers rich flavor, protein, and bioavailable nutrients.

Potato Starch

Neutral

Used as a natural anti-caking agent to prevent the shreds from sticking together, with minimal impact on nutrition.

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Powdered Cellulose

Neutral

Plant-based fiber derived from natural pulp used to prevent caking, passing through the digestive system largely unchanged.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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