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Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds

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Common questions

Is Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds healthy?

Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of additives like natamycin, which is used as a mold inhibitor.

How processed is Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds?

Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Medium Cheddar Cheese, Cultured Milk, Milk 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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Tillamook Medium Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds

Tillamook
60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.39 · 8 oz · $0.55 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Tillamook County Creamery Association
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of additives like natamycin, which is used as a mold inhibitor. While it contains beneficial ingredients such as medium cheddar cheese, the presence of additives and the processing level limit its score. The use of potato starch to prevent caking also indicates a higher level of processing compared to traditional cheese.

Key ingredients 8

Medium Cheddar Cheese
Good

Cheddar cheese provides protein and calcium, making it a nutritious dairy ingredient.

Cultured Milk
Good

Cultured milk is a source of probiotics and beneficial bacteria that support gut health.

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Milk
Good

Milk is a primary source of calcium and protein, essential for bone and muscle health.

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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 in cheese production to develop flavor and texture, with neutral health impact.

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Annatto
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic color, with minimal health concerns.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch prevents caking and improves texture, with no significant health impact.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin inhibits mold growth, helping preserve the cheese without harmful effects when used appropriately.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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