Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

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Common questions

Is Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese healthy?

Shredded Mild Cheddar 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 mild cheddar cheese contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar cheese and pasteurized milk, which provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese?

Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized 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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Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Clover Valley
68 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Schreiber Foods, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mild cheddar cheese contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar cheese and pasteurized milk, which provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients. 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 is processed, which limits its maximum potential score despite having relatively clean ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Cheddar cheese provides a rich source of calcium and protein, contributing to bone health and muscle maintenance.

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is a nutritious base ingredient that supplies essential vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help in the fermentation process, supporting digestion and maintaining a healthy gut flora.

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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 facilitate cheese production, with no significant health benefits or risks when used appropriately.

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Color Added
Neutral

Color additives are used to improve appearance but do not impact nutritional value or health directly.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch acts as an anti-caking agent, ensuring product quality without affecting health positively or negatively.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose is a plant-based additive used to prevent clumping, with no nutritional benefit or harm.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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