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GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND

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Is GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND healthy?

GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese blend contains beneficial ingredients like Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, which are good sources of protein and calcium.

How processed is GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND?

GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Culture count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED CHEESE, FIESTA BLEND

Great Value
78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Walmart
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend contains beneficial ingredients like Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, which are good sources of protein and calcium. However, it includes additives such as potato starch and powdered cellulose to prevent caking, and natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which slightly detract from its overall quality. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of nutritious components.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Monterey Jack Cheese
Neutral

A standard dairy cheese providing protein and calcium, processed as part of a blended cheese mix.

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Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Cheeses
Neutral

Mild melting cheeses that contribute to the texture and flavor profile of the fiesta blend.

Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

The base dairy ingredient used in cheese production, providing essential nutrients.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Added in small amounts to prevent shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

A plant-derived anti-caking agent used to maintain the free-flowing texture of the shreds.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A natural antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth on the cheese surface.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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