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Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz.

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Is Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz. healthy?

Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz. scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and aiding digestion.

How processed is Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz.?

Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz. is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz.'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese 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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Dutch Farms Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Oz.

Dutch Farms
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and aiding digestion. However, the inclusion of cellulose and natamycin as additives indicates a higher level of processing, which affects the overall score. While these additives are common in processed foods, they contribute to the product's processed nature, limiting its healthfulness compared to less processed cheese options.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium, essential for muscle and bone health, with minimal fat content due to skimming.

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Cheese Cultures
Good

Cultures help ferment the milk, enhancing flavor and digestibility, and are a natural part of cheese production.

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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 milk and develop cheese texture, serving a functional role without significant health impact.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as an anti-caking agent or stabilizer, helping maintain cheese texture during storage.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Corn starch acts as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent, ensuring the cheese maintains its consistency.

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Cellulose
Neutral

Cellulose is added as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping and improve product handling.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural antifungal used to prevent mold growth on cheese surfaces, extending shelf life.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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