Cabot extra sharp cheddar cheese
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This cheese is made from high-quality pasteurized milk and traditional cheese cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. However, it includes calcium sulfate as a firming agent, which, while generally safe, is an additive that slightly detracts from its overall purity. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient list.
Key ingredients 7
Pasteurized MilkGood
Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients and is a natural base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture naturally, supporting fermentation and quality.
See more about Cheese Culture →Calcium SulfateGood
Calcium sulfate is a common additive that helps in cheese production and maintains calcium levels.
See more about Calcium Sulfate →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →Potato StarchNeutral
Potato starch is used as a filler or anti-caking agent, with minimal impact on nutritional value.
See more about Potato Starch →Corn StarchNeutral
Corn starch acts as a stabilizer or filler, generally considered neutral in nutrition.
See more about Corn Starch →Processing
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