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Mild Cheddar Cheese

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Common questions

Is Mild Cheddar Cheese healthy?

Mild Cheddar Cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mild cheddar cheese is a processed food with a few additives, including powdered cellulose and added color, which detract from its natural quality.

How processed is Mild Cheddar Cheese?

Mild Cheddar Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mild Cheddar Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Cultured Pasteurized Milk 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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Mild Cheddar Cheese

65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.50 · 16 oz · $0.22 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This mild cheddar cheese is a processed food with a few additives, including powdered cellulose and added color, which detract from its natural quality. While cheddar cheese itself is a good source of protein and calcium, the presence of these additives and the processing level limit its score. The product's processing level and use of additives prevent it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Cheddar cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, contributing to bone health and muscle function.

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Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality milk, rich in essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese-making to facilitate curdling, a standard process with no significant health concerns.

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Color Added
Neutral

Color additives are used to give the cheese its appealing appearance but do not impact nutritional value.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch acts as a stabilizer or anti-caking agent, ensuring product consistency without health risks.

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Powdered Cellulose
Neutral

Powdered cellulose is a plant-based additive used to prevent caking, with minimal impact on health.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth, ensuring product safety.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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