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String Cheese

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Common questions

Is String Cheese healthy?

String Cheese scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This string cheese is made from whole milk low moisture mozzarella, which includes traditional cheese-making ingredients like pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, and enzymes.

How processed is String Cheese?

String Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive String Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole milk low moisture mozzarella cheese, 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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String Cheese

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85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Lactalis
Category Cheese
Summary

This string cheese is made from whole milk low moisture mozzarella, which includes traditional cheese-making ingredients like pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, and enzymes. It is a source of high-quality protein and calcium, with minimal processing compared to other cheese products. However, as a processed food, its score is capped, despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 3

Whole milk low moisture mozzarella cheese
Good

Whole milk low moisture mozzarella cheese is a source of high-quality protein and calcium. It is made from pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, and enzymes, which are traditional cheese-making ingredients. This cheese provides essential nutrients and is less processed compared to other cheese products.

Benefits

Rich in calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance. Contains beneficial probiotics from cheese cultures that may aid digestion.

Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

Risks

Potential allergen for individuals with milk allergies.

Benefits

Provides calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.

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Lactase
Neutral

Lactase is an enzyme added to help break down lactose, making the product more digestible for lactose-intolerant individuals. It is a processing aid that does not significantly alter the nutritional profile of the cheese. Its inclusion is beneficial for those with lactose intolerance but does not impact the overall healthiness of the product.

Benefits

Facilitates lactose digestion, making the product suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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