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Summary
This reduced fat feta cheese crumbles product contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized part skim milk, which provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein. However, it also includes additives like powdered cellulose and natamycin, which are signs of processing and do not contribute nutritional value. The presence of these additives and the processing level limit its score, despite the overall nutritional benefits.
Key ingredients 8
Pasteurized Part Skim MilkGood
This ingredient is a natural dairy product that provides essential nutrients and is minimally processed, making it a healthy choice.
See more about Pasteurized Part Skim Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Cheese cultures are beneficial bacteria that help produce cheese and can support gut health.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production; they are generally considered safe and neutral in impact.
See more about Enzymes →Vitamin A PalmitateNeutral
This is a vitamin supplement added to fortify the cheese, providing essential nutrients without adverse effects.
See more about Vitamin A Palmitate →Potato StarchNeutral
Potato starch is used as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent, and is considered safe and neutral.
See more about Potato Starch →Powdered CelluloseNeutral
Powdered cellulose is a plant-based additive used to prevent caking, with no significant health concerns.
See more about Powdered Cellulose →NatamycinNeutral
Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth, and is approved for use in cheese with a neutral safety profile.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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