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Summary
This mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein while reducing fat content. The product is processed but contains a relatively clean ingredient list with minimal additives, although the use of natamycin as a preservative is noted. The processing level limits the score, but the absence of harmful seed oils and artificial additives supports a higher rating within its category.
Key ingredients 5
Pasteurized Part-Skim MilkGood
This ingredient provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, with minimal fat content due to skimming.
See more about Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Cheese cultures help ferment the milk, enhancing flavor and aiding digestion, making the cheese more palatable and easier to digest.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used to coagulate milk, helping in cheese production, with no significant health benefits or risks when used appropriately.
See more about Enzymes →NatamycinNeutral
Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth on cheese surfaces, ensuring product safety without affecting flavor.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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