SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE

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Common questions

Is SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE healthy?

SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded mozzarella cheese is primarily composed of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, which provides high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE?

SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, Pasteurized part-skim milk, 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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SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE

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70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Walmart
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mozzarella cheese is primarily composed of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, which provides high-quality protein and calcium. However, it includes additives like potato starch and powdered cellulose to prevent caking, and natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which slightly detracts from its overall purity. Despite being processed, the ingredient list is relatively clean, contributing to a favorable score within its category.

Key ingredients 8

Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
Good

This cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, and is made from pasteurized milk, ensuring safety and quality.

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Pasteurized part-skim milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is a safe and nutritious base ingredient, rich in essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D.

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Cheese culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in the cheese, contributing to its overall quality.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese production to facilitate curdling, a standard process in cheese making.

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Potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch is added to prevent caking and improve texture, a common food additive.

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Powdered cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose acts as an anti-caking agent, helping to maintain the product's consistency.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor used to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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