365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar

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Is 365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar healthy?

365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sharp cheddar cheese is a processed food with a few additives, including powdered cellulose, which is used to prevent clumping.

How processed is 365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar?

365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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365 Whole Foods Market Sharp Cheddar

365 Whole Foods Market
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.79 · 8 oz · $0.47 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Cheese
Summary

This sharp cheddar cheese is a processed food with a few additives, including powdered cellulose, which is used to prevent clumping. While it contains beneficial ingredients like cultured pasteurized milk, the presence of additives and its processing level limit its score. The use of annatto for color is generally acceptable, but the overall processing and additives prevent it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides essential nutrients and contributes to the cheese's flavor, making it a high-quality dairy component.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Microbial Enzymes
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used to facilitate cheese aging and texture development, with no significant health impact.

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Annatto (For Color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent that gives the cheese its characteristic color without affecting flavor or nutrition.

Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose is added to prevent caking and is considered safe for consumption in small amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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