Common questions

Is MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE healthy?

MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded mozzarella cheese is primarily composed of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, which provides high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE?

MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, en:e235 is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE

Name: MOZZARELLA SHREDDED CHEESE
Brand: Cabot Creamery

Cabot Creamery

Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Agri-Mark

Category Cheese

Summary

This shredded mozzarella cheese is primarily composed of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, which provides high-quality protein and calcium. The product includes a natural mold inhibitor, natamycin, and anti-caking agents, which are common in processed cheese products. While the ingredients are relatively clean, the presence of additives and the processing level limit its score.

Key ingredients 5

Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes)

Neutral

This cheese provides protein and calcium, making it a nutritious dairy option, though it is processed.

Potato Starch

Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. This additive helps prevent clumping and maintains product quality without adding harmful substances.

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Tapioca Starch

Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. This additive helps prevent clumping and maintains product quality without adding harmful substances.

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Natamycin

Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. This additive helps prevent clumping and maintains product quality without adding harmful substances.

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en:e235

Bad

This additive is a preservative that consumers often prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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