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Feta

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Common questions

Is Feta healthy?

Feta scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This feta cheese is made from sheep's and cow's milk, providing high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Feta?

Feta is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Feta's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sheep's Milk, Lactic Acid Fermentation Bacteria 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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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Schwarz Group
Category Cheese
Summary

This feta cheese is made from sheep's and cow's milk, providing high-quality protein and essential nutrients. The ingredient list is clean, with minimal additives, but the product is processed, which limits its score. The presence of salt is typical for cheese, but it should be consumed in moderation due to its sodium content.

Key ingredients 5

Sheep's Milk
Very Good

Sheep's milk is a high-quality dairy ingredient rich in essential nutrients and beneficial fats, making it a nutritious base for feta cheese.

Lactic Acid Fermentation Bacteria
Good

These bacteria are essential for fermentation, helping develop feta's characteristic tangy flavor and ensuring proper cheese aging.

Kgie Milk
Neutral

Kgie milk appears to be a secondary or less common milk source; its nutritional impact is neutral and does not significantly affect the product's overall quality.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Produced with Microbial Re Temperate Night
Neutral

This phrase likely refers to a production process detail; it does not directly impact the nutritional quality or safety of the product.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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