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Los Altos Queso Fresco

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Common questions

Is Los Altos Queso Fresco healthy?

Los Altos Queso Fresco scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Queso Fresco is a processed cheese with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily composed of pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, and cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor.

How processed is Los Altos Queso Fresco?

Los Altos Queso Fresco is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Los Altos Queso Fresco's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cultures 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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Los Altos Queso Fresco

Los Altos
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$54.95 · 21 oz · $2.62 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Sigma Alimentos
Category Cheese
Summary

Queso Fresco is a processed cheese with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily composed of pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, and cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. The presence of natamycin, a preservative, slightly detracts from its overall healthiness, but it remains a safe and common additive in cheese production. The product's processing level limits its score, but its minimal use of additives and reliance on beneficial ingredients support a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 5

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Cultures
Good

Cultures introduce beneficial bacteria that aid in fermentation, improving digestibility and flavor, making them a positive addition.

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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 to coagulate the milk, aiding in cheese production; they are standard in cheese-making and generally neutral in health impact.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth on cheese surfaces; it is considered safe and neutral in health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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