At a glance
Summary
This cheese product contains high-quality protein and calcium from Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, which are beneficial for bone health. However, it includes starch and cellulose powder as anti-caking agents, which are highly processed and offer no nutritional benefits. The presence of these additives and the processing level limit the score, despite the natural annatto color used.
Key ingredients 7
Pasteurized MilkVery Good
Provides quality dairy protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals like calcium.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial live cultures used in traditional cheese fermentation and gut health support.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →Annatto ColorNeutral
Natural plant-derived color used to give the cheese its yellow-orange hue.
See more about Annatto Color →Potato StarchNeutral
Plant-based starch used to prevent the shredded cheese from clumping together.
See more about Potato Starch →Cellulose PowderNeutral
Derived from plant fiber and used as an anti-caking agent in shredded cheeses.
See more about Cellulose Powder →Processing
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