Cabot MAC & CHEESE ALPINE & SHARP CHEDDAR SHREDDED CHEESE
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This shredded cheese product contains high-quality ingredients like pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for bone health and flavor development. However, it includes additives such as potato starch and corn starch to prevent caking, which slightly increases its processing level. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful ingredients like artificial colors or seed oils supports a relatively high score.
Key ingredients 8
Pasteurized milkVery Good
Pasteurized milk is a high-quality source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle function.
See more about Pasteurized milk →Cheese culturesVery Good
Cheese cultures help develop flavor and improve digestibility, making the cheese more enjoyable and easier to digest.
See more about Cheese cultures →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production, playing a key role in texture and flavor development.
See more about Enzymes →Potato starchNeutral
Potato starch acts as a stabilizer and thickener, helping to prevent caking and improve texture.
See more about Potato starch →Corn starchNeutral
Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, contributing to the product's consistency and shelf stability.
See more about Corn starch →Calcium sulfateNeutral
Calcium sulfate is added to prevent caking and maintain the free-flowing nature of the cheese.
See more about Calcium sulfate →NatamycinNeutral
Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor that extends shelf life by preventing mold growth on the cheese surface.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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