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Summary
This shredded Gouda cheese is primarily composed of high-quality ingredients like cultured pasteurized milk, providing beneficial protein and calcium. However, it includes natamycin as a preservative, which, while safe, is an additive that some consumers prefer to avoid. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.
Key ingredients 7
Cultured Pasteurized MilkGood
High-quality dairy source that provides complete protein, calcium, and beneficial probiotics from the culturing process.
See more about Cultured Pasteurized Milk →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Microbial enzymes used naturally to coagulate milk proteins during the cheese-making process.
See more about Enzymes →AnnattoNeutral
Natural plant-derived colorant commonly used to give cheeses a warm, traditional yellow hue.
See more about Annatto →Potato StarchNeutral
Plant-based starch used as an anticaking agent to prevent shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.
See more about Potato Starch →Tapioca StarchNeutral
Natural starch derived from cassava root, utilized here to absorb moisture and prevent caking.
See more about Tapioca Starch →NatamycinNeutral
Naturally occurring antifungal agent used safely in low amounts to prevent mold growth on cheese.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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