Crystal farms triple cheddar

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Is Crystal farms triple cheddar healthy?

Crystal farms triple cheddar scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like white sharp cheddar and mild cheddar, which provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Crystal farms triple cheddar?

Crystal farms triple cheddar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Crystal farms triple cheddar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dextrose, Powdered Cellulose are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Crystal farms triple cheddar

Crystal Farms
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Post Holdings
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like white sharp cheddar and mild cheddar, which provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients. However, it also includes dextrose, a refined sugar, and natamycin, an additive used as a preservative. The presence of these additives and its processed nature limit its score, despite the nutritional benefits of the cheese components.

Key ingredients 7

White Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Neutral

This cheese provides protein and calcium, contributing to bone health and muscle function, with minimal processing.

Mild Cheddar Cheese
Neutral

This cheese adds flavor and nutrients like calcium and protein, supporting overall nutrition.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Used as a thickening agent, it is a carbohydrate source with minimal nutritional impact.

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Enzyme
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid ripening, generally safe and natural in dairy products.

Natamycin
Neutral

This preservative prevents mold growth on cheese surfaces, ensuring product safety without affecting flavor.

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Dextrose
Bad

Dextrose is a form of sugar that can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.

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Powdered Cellulose
Bad

This additive is used to prevent caking but offers no nutritional value and is considered a processed ingredient.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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