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Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.)

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Is Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.) healthy?

Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.) 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 primarily made from high-quality cheddar, which provides beneficial protein and calcium.

How processed is Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.)?

Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.) is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.)'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Member's Mark Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (16 oz., 2 pk.)

Member's Mark
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This shredded cheddar cheese is primarily made from high-quality cheddar, which provides beneficial protein and calcium. However, it includes additives like natamycin and powdered cellulose to prevent caking and mold, which are common in processed cheese products. While these additives are generally considered safe, they contribute to the product's processing level, limiting its score potential.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized Milk
Good

Quality dairy ingredient providing essential protein, calcium, and fats for the cheese making process.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial live cultures used in traditional cheese fermentation that support texture and flavor development.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation in the cheese.

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Enzymes
Neutral

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

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Annatto Color
Neutral

Natural plant-derived colorant commonly used to give cheddar cheese its characteristic golden hue.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Starch derived from potatoes used minimally to coat the shreds and prevent sticking in the bag.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Plant-based fiber used as an anti-caking agent to keep the shredded cheese pieces separate.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natural antifungal agent produced by bacteria, used safely to prevent mold growth on the cheese.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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