4 cheese mexican

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Is 4 cheese mexican healthy?

4 cheese mexican scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese blend is composed of multiple types of cheese, which are generally nutritious and provide a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is 4 cheese mexican?

4 cheese mexican is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 4 cheese mexican's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Natamycin, en:e235 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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4 cheese mexican

Cabot
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend is composed of multiple types of cheese, which are generally nutritious and provide a good source of protein and calcium. However, the product is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of an anti-caking blend and natamycin, a mold inhibitor. While these additives are not harmful in small amounts, they contribute to the overall processing level, which limits the product's health score.

Key ingredients 9

Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes)
Neutral

This cheese provides protein and calcium but is processed and contains added salt, which may impact health if consumed excessively.

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Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Vegetable Color])
Neutral

Cheddar offers nutritional value like calcium and protein, but its processing and added salt contribute to its neutral classification.

Asadero Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes)
Neutral

Asadero cheese adds flavor and nutrients but is also processed with added salt, maintaining a neutral stance.

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Queso Quesadilla Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes)
Neutral

This cheese provides some nutritional benefits but is processed and contains salt, which influences its neutral classification.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. The anti-caking agents are added to improve texture but are highly processed and may be viewed negatively by consumers seeking natural ingredients.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-caking Blend. The anti-caking agents are added to improve texture but are highly processed and may be viewed negatively by consumers seeking natural ingredients.

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en:e160b
Neutral

This additive is used for coloring and is generally considered safe, contributing neutrally to the ingredient profile.

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Natamycin
Bad

Part of Anti-caking Blend. The anti-caking agents are added to improve texture but are highly processed and may be viewed negatively by consumers seeking natural ingredients.

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en:e235
Bad

This preservative is used to inhibit mold but is synthetic and may be viewed negatively due to its artificial nature.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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