Mozzarella cheese

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Common questions

Is Mozzarella cheese healthy?

Mozzarella cheese scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mozzarella cheese is minimally processed, consisting primarily of milk, which is a whole food ingredient.

How processed is Mozzarella cheese?

Mozzarella cheese is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

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Mozzarella cheese

Emporium
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Federated Department Stores
Category Cheese
Summary

This mozzarella cheese is minimally processed, consisting primarily of milk, which is a whole food ingredient. It lacks harmful additives or seed oils, making it a clean-label product. The simplicity of its ingredient list and low level of processing contribute to its high rating.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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