Cranberry White Cheddar Cheese
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This cheese product combines cheddar with dried cranberries, which introduces added sugar and sunflower oil. While cheddar cheese provides beneficial nutrients like protein and calcium, the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil, is a concern due to its potential inflammatory effects. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the presence of some nutritious ingredients.
Key ingredients 8
Pasteurized MilkGood
Quality dairy ingredient providing essential protein, calcium, and fats, foundational for traditional cheese making.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →CulturesGood
Beneficial live bacteria used in fermentation that contribute to flavor development and support gut health.
See more about Cultures →Microbial EnzymesGood
Traditional coagulating agents used to set the cheese curd naturally.
See more about Microbial Enzymes →MilkGood
Additional dairy source declared in allergens, providing wholesome nutritional value.
See more about Milk →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation, without unrefined trace mineral benefits.
See more about Salt →CranberryNeutral
Whole fruit component providing natural tart flavor and beneficial plant compounds.
See more about Cranberry →SugarBad
Refined added sugar.
See more about Sugar →Sunflower OilVery Bad
Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, penalized for processing methods and potential health concerns.
See more about Sunflower Oil →Processing
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