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Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub

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Is Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub healthy?

Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub scores 71/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This reduced fat feta cheese is a processed product with a clean ingredient list, primarily composed of pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes.

How processed is Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub?

Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized part skim milk, Cheese culture 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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Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese with Reduced Fat, 5 oz Tub

Athenos
71 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.69 · 5 oz · $0.94 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Emmi Group
Category Cheese
Summary

This reduced fat feta cheese is a processed product with a clean ingredient list, primarily composed of pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes. The presence of natamycin, a natural mold inhibitor, is a minor concern but is considered safe in small quantities. The product's processing level limits its score, but its overall nutritional profile and minimal additives contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized part skim milk
Good

Using skim milk helps reduce fat while maintaining essential nutrients, making it a healthier dairy option.

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Cheese culture
Good

Cultures are beneficial bacteria that aid in cheese fermentation, supporting digestion and flavor development.

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Reduced fat feta cheese
Neutral

This ingredient is a traditional cheese with reduced fat content, offering a familiar flavor profile without added health concerns.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

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

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

This added vitamin helps fortify the cheese but does not significantly impact health either positively or negatively.

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Powdered cellulose to prevent caking
Neutral

This additive prevents clumping, ensuring the cheese remains easy to use, with minimal health impact.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor that helps preserve the cheese without synthetic chemicals.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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