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Stella Blue Cheese

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Is Stella Blue Cheese healthy?

Stella Blue Cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This blue cheese product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, and salt.

How processed is Stella Blue Cheese?

Stella Blue Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Stella Blue Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Blue cheese counts in its favor; Natamycin 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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Stella Blue Cheese

Stella
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$75.00 · 5 lb · $0.94 / fluid ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Cheese
Summary

This blue cheese product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, and salt. However, it includes natamycin, a preservative that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns. The presence of powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent also contributes to its processing level, which limits its score despite the beneficial probiotics and nutrients found in blue cheese.

Key ingredients 3

Blue cheese
Good

Blue cheese is a fermented dairy product rich in protein and calcium. It contains beneficial probiotics that support gut health. The fermentation process enhances its flavor and nutritional profile.

Risks

High sodium content may pose a risk for individuals with hypertension if consumed in excess.

Benefits

Provides a good source of protein and calcium, and contains probiotics that can aid in digestion and improve gut health.

Powdered cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent to maintain product texture. It is derived from plant fibers and is generally considered safe. It does not contribute significant nutritional value.

Benefits

Helps maintain the texture of the product by preventing clumping.

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Natamycin
Bad

Natamycin is a preservative used to prevent mold growth in cheese. It is a naturally occurring antifungal agent but its use in food is controversial. Some consumers prefer to avoid preservatives due to potential health concerns.

Risks

May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and its long-term effects are not well-studied.

Benefits

Effectively prevents mold growth, extending the shelf life of the product.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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