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GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE

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Is GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE healthy?

GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR 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 cheddar cheese is a processed product with a few additives to maintain texture and prevent mold.

How processed is GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE?

GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar cheese, pasteurized 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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GREAT VALUE, FINELY SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE

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70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This shredded cheddar cheese is a processed product with a few additives to maintain texture and prevent mold. While it contains high-quality cheddar cheese, the inclusion of natamycin as a preservative and anti-caking agents slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. The processing level limits its score, but the cheese itself remains a good source of protein and calcium.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar cheese
Good

Cheddar cheese is a natural dairy product rich in protein and calcium, providing flavor and nutritional value.

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pasteurized milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is a safe, high-quality source of calcium and essential nutrients, foundational for cheese production.

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cheese culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, supporting fermentation and quality.

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salt
Neutral

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

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enzymes
Neutral

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

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annatto color
Neutral

Annatto color is a natural additive used for coloring cheese, with minimal impact on nutrition.

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potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used to prevent caking and improve texture, with no significant nutritional effect.

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powdered cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose acts as an anti-caking agent, ensuring product consistency without health concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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