Fancy shredded pizza cheese

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Is Fancy shredded pizza cheese healthy?

Fancy shredded pizza cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is made from low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and provolone, which are good sources of protein and calcium.

How processed is Fancy shredded pizza cheese?

Fancy shredded pizza cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Fancy shredded pizza cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Not Smoked Provolone Cheese 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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Fancy shredded pizza cheese

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Wegmans
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is made from low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and provolone, which are good sources of protein and calcium. The ingredients list is relatively clean, with no harmful additives or seed oils, but it is still a processed food, which limits its score. The processing level and the presence of salt are factors that slightly reduce its overall healthiness compared to minimally processed cheeses.

Key ingredients 6

Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Good

This cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, contributing to a balanced diet with minimal moisture content for better shelf stability.

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Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk
Good

This ingredient offers beneficial probiotics and essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting digestive health and bone strength.

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Not Smoked Provolone Cheese
Good

This cheese adds flavor and texture to the product, providing additional calcium and protein without artificial additives.

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

This ingredient supplies essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting overall health and bone strength.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Microbial Enzymes
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used in cheese production to develop flavor and texture, with no significant health benefits or risks.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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