Thick cut mild cheddar cheese

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Is Thick cut mild cheddar cheese healthy?

Thick cut mild cheddar cheese scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheddar cheese is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Thick cut mild cheddar cheese?

Thick cut mild cheddar cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Thick cut mild cheddar cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Thick cut mild cheddar cheese

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70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by SpartanNash
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheddar cheese is made from cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein. The product includes a few additives such as annatto for color and an anti-caking blend, which slightly increases its processing level. Despite being processed, it maintains a relatively clean ingredient list without harmful additives, contributing to a favorable score.

Key ingredients 6

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides high-quality dairy that is rich in protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used to develop the cheese's texture and flavor, a common and natural part of cheese production.

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Annatto (Vegetable Color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give the cheese its appealing color without affecting flavor.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping, ensuring the cheese remains smooth and easy to slice or melt.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. This blend prevents clumping, ensuring the cheese remains smooth and easy to slice or melt.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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