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Medium Cheddar

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Is Medium Cheddar healthy?

Medium Cheddar scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This medium cheddar cheese is made from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and enhancing flavor.

How processed is Medium Cheddar?

Medium Cheddar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Medium Cheddar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture 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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Medium Cheddar

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80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$2.99 · 8 oz · $0.37 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Cheese
Summary

This medium cheddar cheese is made from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and enhancing flavor. However, it includes natamycin as a preservative, which, while generally safe, is unnecessary in high-quality cheese and contributes to its processing level. The presence of annatto for coloring is typical but adds to the processed nature of the product, capping its score.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is the primary source of calcium and protein in cheese, providing essential nutrients in a safe, processed form.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture, and support healthy gut bacteria, making them beneficial for digestion.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

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

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Annatto (Color)
Neutral

Annatto is used as a natural coloring agent to give cheddar its characteristic hue, without affecting taste or nutrition.

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Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Neutral

Natamycin helps prevent mold growth on cheese surfaces, extending shelf life without introducing harmful substances.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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