Cabot Creamery Gouda Shredded Cheese Classic Cut
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This Gouda shredded cheese is primarily made from fresh pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. The product includes minimal additives such as annatto for color and starches for anti-caking, which are common in shredded cheeses. Despite being processed, it maintains a relatively clean ingredient list without harmful substances, allowing it to score well within its category.
Key ingredients 7
Fresh Pasteurized MilkVery Good
Fresh pasteurized milk provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, making it a beneficial ingredient.
See more about Fresh Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CulturesVery Good
Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, supporting digestion and gut health through beneficial bacteria.
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 ripening and texture development, with no significant positive or negative impact on health.
See more about Enzymes →Annatto (for Color)Neutral
Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic color, with minimal nutritional impact.
Potato StarchNeutral
Potato starch acts as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent in shredded cheese, with no notable health benefits or risks.
See more about Potato Starch →TapiocaNeutral
Tapioca is used as a filler or binder, contributing to texture without affecting the nutritional profile significantly.
See more about Tapioca →Processing
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