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Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese

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Common questions

Is Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese healthy?

Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of anti-caking agents and a mold inhibitor, which are common in pre-shredded cheese to maintain texture and prevent spoilage.

How processed is Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese?

Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vermont Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), New York Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto [Vegetable Color]), Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto [Vegetable Color]) count in its favor; en:e235 is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Aldi
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of anti-caking agents and a mold inhibitor, which are common in pre-shredded cheese to maintain texture and prevent spoilage. While the cheese itself is made from cultured pasteurized milk with microbial enzymes, the processing level and presence of additives like natamycin limit its score. The use of annatto for coloring is a minor concern but does not significantly impact the overall rating.

Key ingredients 9

Vermont Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes)
Good

This ingredient is a natural cheese made from high-quality milk, providing beneficial nutrients and flavor.

New York Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto [Vegetable Color])
Good

A natural cheese with added vegetable coloring, offering flavor and calcium without harmful additives.

Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto [Vegetable Color])
Good

This cheese is made from pasteurized milk, providing beneficial nutrients and natural flavor.

Milk
Good

Milk is a natural source of calcium, protein, and essential nutrients beneficial for health.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. Used to prevent clumping, this additive is generally considered safe and common in processed foods.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. Used to prevent clumping, this additive is generally considered safe and common in processed foods.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Part of Anti-Caking Blend. Used to prevent clumping, this additive is generally considered safe and common in processed foods.

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en:e160b
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to enhance appearance without affecting taste or nutrition.

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en:e235
Bad

This additive is a preservative that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals and is considered less desirable.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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