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Cheestrings

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Common questions

Is Cheestrings healthy?

Cheestrings scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Cheestrings are a processed cheese product with a relatively simple ingredient list, including cheese, acidity regulators, paprika, and vitamin D.

How processed is Cheestrings?

Cheestrings is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cheestrings' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese, Paprika 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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Cheestrings

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65 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kerry Foods
Category Cheese
Summary

Cheestrings are a processed cheese product with a relatively simple ingredient list, including cheese, acidity regulators, paprika, and vitamin D. The presence of cheese as the main ingredient provides protein and calcium, but the product's processing level limits its score. The use of acidity regulators is minimal, which helps maintain a cleaner label compared to more heavily processed cheese products.

Key ingredients 5

Cheese
Good

Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, essential for bone health. It is made from milk and contains beneficial nutrients like vitamin B12 and zinc. The fermentation process can also contribute to gut health.

Risks

High in saturated fat and sodium, which may contribute to heart disease if consumed in excess.

Benefits

Provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin B12, supporting bone and overall health.

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Paprika
Good

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

Benefits

Provides antioxidants and vitamins, enhancing the flavor and color of the product.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods. It is naturally found in citrus fruits and is generally recognized as safe. It helps maintain the stability and flavor of the product.

Benefits

Helps preserve the product and maintain its flavor by regulating acidity.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity and can act as a preservative. It is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates and is commonly found in fermented foods. It helps maintain the product's pH balance.

Benefits

Contributes to the preservation and flavor profile of the product by maintaining acidity.

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Vitamin D
Neutral

Vitamin D is added to support bone health and immune function. It is essential for calcium absorption and is often added to dairy products. The fortification helps meet daily nutritional requirements.

Benefits

Supports bone health and immune function by aiding calcium absorption.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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