MOZZARELLA CHEESE

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Common questions

Is MOZZARELLA CHEESE healthy?

MOZZARELLA CHEESE scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mozzarella cheese is a processed product with a few additives like anticaking agents, which are not nutritionally beneficial.

How processed is MOZZARELLA CHEESE?

MOZZARELLA CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive MOZZARELLA 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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MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Harris Teeter
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This mozzarella cheese is a processed product with a few additives like anticaking agents, which are not nutritionally beneficial. While it contains cultured pasteurized milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein, the presence of additives slightly reduces its purity. The processing level limits its score, despite having a relatively clean ingredient list compared to other processed foods.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, making it a beneficial component of cheese.

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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 coagulate milk and develop texture, playing a functional role without significant health impact.

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Anticake (Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose)
Neutral

These additives help prevent caking and improve texture, serving functional purposes without affecting health negatively.

Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth, ensuring product safety and shelf life.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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