At a glance
Summary
This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and milk proteins, which provide essential nutrients such as calcium and protein. However, it includes potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative, which detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.
Key ingredients 8
Pasteurized MilkGood
Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and healthy fats from a minimally processed whole food source.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →SpicesGood
Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.
See more about Spices →Milk ProteinsNeutral
Concentrated dairy proteins added to boost the protein content and improve the structural texture of the cheese.
SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement, preservation, and moisture balance.
See more about Salt →Calcium ChlorideNeutral
A safe firming agent commonly used in cheesemaking to help the milk curds set properly.
See more about Calcium Chloride →Microbial EnzymeNeutral
Traditional vegetarian-friendly coagulant used to curdle the milk during the cheesemaking process.
See more about Microbial Enzyme →Bacterial CultureNeutral
Beneficial live cultures used to ferment the milk, developing the distinct flavor and texture of the cheese.
See more about Bacterial Culture →Potassium SorbateBad
Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →Processing
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