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Summary
This shredded mozzarella cheese is made from cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, which is a beneficial ingredient providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes natamycin as a preservative, which is a concern for those seeking minimally processed foods. The product's processing level limits its score, despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.
Key ingredients 7
Cultured pasteurized part-skim milkGood
This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, making it a beneficial component of cheese.
See more about Cultured pasteurized part-skim milk →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →Microbial enzymesNeutral
Microbial enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production; they are generally safe and neutral in impact.
See more about Microbial enzymes →Potato StarchNeutral
Part of Anti-caking blend. This blend prevents clumping in shredded cheese, helping maintain texture without affecting nutritional value.
See more about Potato Starch →Tapioca StarchNeutral
Part of Anti-caking blend. This blend prevents clumping in shredded cheese, helping maintain texture without affecting nutritional value.
See more about Tapioca Starch →NatamycinNeutral
Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth, ensuring product safety without adverse health effects.
See more about Natamycin →En:e235Bad
En:e235 is an additive that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals and is considered undesirable in food products.
See more about En:e235 →Processing
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