Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Common questions

Is Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese healthy?

Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded 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 mozzarella cheese is made from cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, which provides essential nutrients like protein and calcium.

How processed is Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese?

Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured pasteurized part-skim milk counts in its favor; En:e235 is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tillamook Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Tillamook
68 Fair

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.50 · 8 oz · $0.44 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Tillamook County Creamery Association
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mozzarella cheese is made from cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, which provides essential nutrients like protein and calcium. However, it includes natamycin as a mold inhibitor and potato starch to prevent caking, which are additives that contribute to its processing level. While these additives are generally safe, they slightly detract from the product's overall naturalness and simplicity.

Key ingredients 6

Cultured pasteurized part-skim milk
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, supporting muscle and bone health. It is minimally processed and natural.

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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, and are generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch prevents caking and clumping, serving as a neutral additive for better texture.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin acts as a natural mold inhibitor, helping to extend shelf life without harmful effects.

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En:e235
Bad

This additive is a synthetic preservative that may have negative health implications and is considered undesirable in clean eating.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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