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Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices

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Is Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices healthy?

Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is made from simple, traditional ingredients: milk, salt, cultures, and vegetarian rennet, which are typical for cheese production.

How processed is Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices?

Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Cultures 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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Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices

Bega
78 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Bega Cheese Limited
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is made from simple, traditional ingredients: milk, salt, cultures, and vegetarian rennet, which are typical for cheese production. Despite being processed, it avoids harmful additives and maintains a clean label, contributing to its favorable score. The processing level limits its maximum potential score, but the absence of artificial additives and the use of whole food ingredients support a high rating within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Milk
Good

Milk is a primary source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance. It is a whole food ingredient that provides a range of nutrients including vitamins A and D. The quality of milk can vary based on factors like pasture-raised or organic status, which are not specified here.

Risks

Potential risks include lactose intolerance or milk allergies in some individuals.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamins that support overall health.

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Cultures
Good

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

Benefits

Contributes to the development of flavor and texture in cheese through fermentation.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer in cheese. It is a common ingredient in processed foods and contributes to the sodium content. While necessary for flavor, excessive consumption can lead to health issues like hypertension.

Risks

High sodium intake can contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in cheese.

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Vegetarian rennet
Neutral

Vegetarian rennet is used to coagulate milk in cheese production, suitable for vegetarian diets. It is derived from microbial or plant sources, offering an alternative to animal-derived rennet. The use of vegetarian rennet does not significantly alter the nutritional profile of cheese.

Benefits

Allows cheese production suitable for vegetarians without altering nutritional content.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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