Common questions

Is Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda healthy?

Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Sliced Dutch Gouda is a processed cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, providing high-quality protein and calcium, which are beneficial for bone health.

How processed is Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda?

Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurised Cow's Milk 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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Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda

Name: Waitrose Sliced Dutch Gouda
Brand: Waitrose

Waitrose

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by John Lewis Partnership

Category Cheese

Summary

Sliced Dutch Gouda is a processed cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, providing high-quality protein and calcium, which are beneficial for bone health. The product is processed but contains no harmful additives or seed oils, maintaining a clean ingredient profile. Its processing level limits the score, but the absence of artificial additives and the presence of essential nutrients contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 1

Pasteurised Cow's Milk

Good

Provides high-quality protein, calcium, and essential nutrients supporting muscle maintenance and bone health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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