FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND

Common questions

Is FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND healthy?

FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese blend contains high-quality dairy ingredients but is considered ultra-processed due to the addition of anti-caking agents and a natural mold inhibitor.

How processed is FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND?

FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar cheese counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR, MONTEREY JACK, QUESO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESE BLEND, MEXICAN BLEND

Wellsley Farms
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese blend contains high-quality dairy ingredients but is considered ultra-processed due to the addition of anti-caking agents and a natural mold inhibitor. While it offers good protein and fat content, the presence of additives and its processing level limit its healthiness compared to less processed cheese options.

Key ingredients 8

Cheddar cheese
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Monterey jack cheese
Neutral

Monterey jack cheese is a mild cheese offering calcium and protein, typical in cheese blends and generally neutral in health impact.

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Queso quesadilla cheese
Neutral

Queso quesadilla cheese is a processed cheese product that adds flavor and texture, with a neutral impact on health considerations.

Asadero cheese
Neutral

Asadero cheese is a soft cheese used in Mexican cuisine, providing calcium and protein, with a neutral health profile.

Potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch is a common food additive used as a thickener or stabilizer, with no significant positive or negative health effects.

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Corn starch
Neutral

Corn starch is a widely used additive for texture and stability, generally neutral in health impact.

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Calcium sulfate
Neutral

Calcium sulfate is used as a food additive to prevent caking and fortify calcium content, with a neutral health profile.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor used to extend shelf life, considered safe and neutral in consumer perception.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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