AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE

Common questions

Is AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE healthy?

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product contains pasteurized milk as a primary ingredient, which is beneficial for providing protein and calcium.

How processed is AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE?

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized milk, Rennet 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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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE

70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains pasteurized milk as a primary ingredient, which is beneficial for providing protein and calcium. The ingredient list is relatively clean with only a few additives, such as acetic acid and sodium citrate, which are common in cheese production. However, due to its processing level, the score is capped, reflecting its processed nature compared to more minimally processed cheeses.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients and is a fundamental ingredient in cheese making, ensuring safety and quality.

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Rennet
Good

Rennet is a natural enzyme used in cheese production to curdle milk, essential for traditional cheese texture.

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Skim milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Acetic acid
Neutral

Acetic acid is used as a pH regulator and preservative in cheese processing, with minimal impact on health.

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Sodium citrate
Neutral

Sodium citrate acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, aiding in cheese texture and consistency.

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Calcium chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride helps improve curd formation and cheese firmness during production.

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En:e260
Neutral

E260 (acetic acid) is a common food additive used for acidity regulation and preservation.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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