Gorgonzola

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Common questions

Is Gorgonzola healthy?

Gorgonzola scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Gorgonzola is a processed cheese with minimal ingredients, primarily consisting of the cheese itself, which is beneficial.

How processed is Gorgonzola?

Gorgonzola is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Gorgonzola's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Gorgonzola counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Gorgonzola

75 Good

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

Gorgonzola is a processed cheese with minimal ingredients, primarily consisting of the cheese itself, which is beneficial. The processing level limits its score, but the absence of harmful additives supports a higher rating within its category.

Key ingredients 1

Gorgonzola
Good

Gorgonzola is a traditional blue cheese that provides a rich source of protein and calcium, contributing to bone health and muscle maintenance.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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