Great Value FIESTA BLEND CHEESE

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Common questions

Is Great Value FIESTA BLEND CHEESE healthy?

Great Value FIESTA BLEND CHEESE scores 72/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese blend contains high-quality ingredients like Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, which are rich in calcium and protein.

How processed is Great Value FIESTA BLEND CHEESE?

Great Value FIESTA BLEND CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Great Value FIESTA BLEND 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 FIESTA BLEND CHEESE

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72 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This cheese blend contains high-quality ingredients like Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, which are rich in calcium and protein. The product is processed, with additives like potato starch and powdered cellulose to prevent caking, and natamycin as a natural mold inhibitor. Despite these additives, the overall ingredient list is relatively clean, contributing to a favorable score within the processed food category.

Key ingredients 8

cheddar cheese
Good

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

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pasteurized milk
Good

A natural dairy ingredient that supplies essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

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cheese culture
Good

Helps in cheese fermentation, contributing to flavor development and quality.

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Monterey jack cheese
Neutral

This cheese provides flavor and texture to the product without strong positive or negative connotations.

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queso quesadilla cheese
Neutral

Used for flavor and melting properties, it is a standard processed cheese with no strong health implications.

asadero cheese
Neutral

Provides creamy texture and flavor, with a neutral impact on health considerations.

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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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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