At a glance
Summary
This cheese blend contains multiple types of cheese, which are generally nutritious and provide protein and calcium. However, the inclusion of additives like potato starch, powdered cellulose, and natamycin, a preservative, indicates a moderate level of processing. While these additives are not harmful in small amounts, they contribute to the product's processed nature, which affects its overall health rating.
Key ingredients 7
Cheddar CheeseGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Risks
Contains saturated fats which may contribute to heart disease if consumed in excess.
Benefits
Provides calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.
Monterey Jack CheeseNeutral
Monterey Jack Cheese is a dairy product made from pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes. It is a source of calcium and protein but also contains saturated fats. The cheese is processed but does not contain harmful additives.
Risks
Contains saturated fats which may contribute to heart disease if consumed in excess.
Benefits
Provides calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.
Asadero CheeseNeutral
Asadero Cheese is a traditional Mexican cheese made from pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, and annatto for coloring. It is a source of calcium and protein but also contains saturated fats. The cheese is processed but does not contain harmful additives.
Risks
Contains saturated fats which may contribute to heart disease if consumed in excess.
Benefits
Provides calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.
Queso Quesadilla CheeseNeutral
Queso Quesadilla Cheese is made from pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes. It is a source of calcium and protein but also contains saturated fats. The cheese is processed but does not contain harmful additives.
Risks
Contains saturated fats which may contribute to heart disease if consumed in excess.
Benefits
Provides calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.
Potato StarchNeutral
Potato Starch is used as an anti-caking agent in cheese products. It is a refined carbohydrate with no significant nutritional value. It helps maintain the texture of the cheese by preventing clumping.
See more about Potato Starch →Powdered CelluloseNeutral
Powdered Cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent in cheese products. It is derived from plant fibers and is indigestible, providing no nutritional value. It helps maintain the texture of the cheese by preventing clumping.
See more about Powdered Cellulose →NatamycinBad
Natamycin is a preservative used to prevent mold growth in cheese. It is a naturally occurring antifungal agent but is considered an additive. While generally recognized as safe, its use in food products is debated due to potential overuse of preservatives.
Risks
Overuse of preservatives like natamycin may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
Benefits
Helps extend the shelf life of cheese by preventing mold growth.
Processing
Processed Foods
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