Mozzarella

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Is Mozzarella healthy?

Mozzarella scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and uses vegetarian rennet, which is suitable for vegetarians.

How processed is Mozzarella?

Mozzarella is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mozzarella's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurised cow's milk, vegetarian rennet, starter 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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85 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Albwardy Investment
Category Cheese
Summary

This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and uses vegetarian rennet, which is suitable for vegetarians. The ingredient list is clean with minimal additives, but the product is processed, which limits its maximum score. The presence of potato starch is typical for moisture control and does not significantly detract from its overall quality.

Key ingredients 5

Pasteurised cow's milk
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for muscle and bone health, and is processed to ensure safety and freshness.

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vegetarian rennet
Good

Vegetarian rennet is a natural enzyme used to curdle milk, making cheese suitable for vegetarians and ensuring proper texture.

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starter culture
Good

Starter cultures introduce beneficial bacteria that aid in fermentation, flavor development, and preservation of the cheese.

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salt
Neutral

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

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potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent, with minimal impact on health and no significant nutritional benefit.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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