Great Value FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, COLBY & MONTEREY JACK
Great ValueAnalysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This cheese product is primarily composed of Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, which provides a good source of protein and calcium. The inclusion of natamycin as a mold inhibitor is a minor concern due to its potential impact on gut microbiota, but it is generally recognized as safe. The product is processed with minimal additives, maintaining a relatively clean label, though the processing level limits its maximum score.
Key ingredients 8
Cheese cultureGood
Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture, contributing positively to the cheese quality.
See more about Cheese culture →Colby and Monterey Jack cheeseNeutral
This cheese provides flavor and texture, but is a processed dairy product with added ingredients.
Pasteurized milkNeutral
Pasteurized milk is a common dairy base, offering essential nutrients but undergoes processing.
See more about Pasteurized milk →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curdling, a standard processing step.
See more about Enzymes →Annatto colorNeutral
Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic color.
See more about Annatto color →Potato starchNeutral
Potato starch is added to prevent caking and improve texture, a common food additive.
See more about Potato starch →Powdered celluloseNeutral
Powdered cellulose helps prevent caking and clumping, used as an anti-caking agent.
See more about Powdered cellulose →Processing
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