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Burrata

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Common questions

Is Burrata healthy?

Burrata scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Burrata is a processed cheese product made primarily from pasteurized milk and cream, which are beneficial for their protein and calcium content.

How processed is Burrata?

Burrata is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Burrata's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Burrata

Cucina
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Cucina Antica Foods, Corp.
Category Cheese
Summary

Burrata is a processed cheese product made primarily from pasteurized milk and cream, which are beneficial for their protein and calcium content. The product contains minimal additives, with lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which is generally safe but indicative of processing. Despite its processed nature, the clean ingredient list and nutritional benefits contribute positively to its score.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Milk
Good

High-quality dairy providing complete protein, calcium, and essential nutrients.

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Uht Cream
Neutral

Provides the rich, creamy texture characteristic of burrata with standard dairy fats.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Microbial Rennet Substitute
Neutral

Standard coagulant used to curdle the milk in cheese making.

Lactic Acid Cultures
Neutral

Beneficial dairy cultures used for fermentation and flavor development.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Common acidity regulator used to balance pH and enhance stability.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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