Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese

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Common questions

Is Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese healthy?

Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This cheese is made from organic pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and microbial enzymes, which are all high-quality ingredients with minimal processing.

How processed is Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese?

Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic pasteurized milk, Cheese culture count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic Mild White Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese

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85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese is made from organic pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and microbial enzymes, which are all high-quality ingredients with minimal processing. The organic certification ensures the absence of synthetic pesticides and hormones, contributing to its health benefits. Despite being processed, the clean ingredient list and lack of harmful additives allow it to score well within its category constraints.

Key ingredients 4

Organic pasteurized milk
Good

Organic pasteurized milk is a high-quality source of protein and calcium, essential for bone health. The organic certification ensures it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones. Pasteurization makes it safe for consumption by eliminating harmful bacteria.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle function.

Cheese culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Benefits

Contributes to the development of flavor and texture in cheese.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor and act as a preservative in cheese. It is a common ingredient in cheese-making but does not provide additional nutritional benefits. Excessive consumption of salt can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure.

Risks

Excessive salt intake can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in cheese.

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Microbial enzymes
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used in cheese-making to coagulate milk, replacing animal rennet. They are derived from microorganisms and are suitable for vegetarians. While they are essential for cheese production, they do not provide direct health benefits.

Benefits

Facilitates the cheese-making process by coagulating milk, suitable for vegetarian diets.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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