Tasty Shredded Cheese

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Common questions

Is Tasty Shredded Cheese healthy?

Tasty Shredded Cheese scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese product is primarily composed of cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium.

How processed is Tasty Shredded Cheese?

Tasty Shredded Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tasty Shredded Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese (pasteurised milk, starter cultures (milk), salt, non-animal rennet); Milk; Non-animal rennet 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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Tasty Shredded Cheese

Devondale
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Saputo
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese product is primarily composed of cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium. However, it includes an anti-caking agent, which indicates a moderate level of processing. While the anti-caking agent is generally safe, it does not contribute to nutritional value and reflects the processed nature of the product.

Key ingredients 5

Cheese (pasteurised milk, starter cultures (milk), salt, non-animal rennet)
Good

This cheese contains pasteurized milk and starter cultures, which contribute to its rich flavor and nutritional value, making it a beneficial ingredient.

Milk
Good

Milk is a primary source of calcium and protein in this product, supporting bone health and muscle function.

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Non-animal rennet
Good

Non-animal rennet is used to coagulate the milk, ensuring the cheese has the right texture and consistency without animal-derived ingredients.

Anti-caking agent (460)
Neutral

The anti-caking agent helps prevent clumping, ensuring the cheese remains easy to use without affecting its nutritional profile significantly.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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