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South Cape Fetta

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Is South Cape Fetta healthy?

South Cape Fetta scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like fetta cheese, pasteurized cow's milk, and starter cultures, which provide protein, calcium, and probiotics.

How processed is South Cape Fetta?

South Cape Fetta is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive South Cape Fetta's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurised Cow's Milk, Mineral Salt (509), Starter 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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South Cape Fetta

South Cape
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Southcape Co., Ltd.
Category Cheese
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like fetta cheese, pasteurized cow's milk, and starter cultures, which provide protein, calcium, and probiotics. However, it also includes processed additives such as an anti-caking agent and a preservative, which detract from its overall healthiness. The presence of these additives and its processing level limit the score, despite the nutritional benefits of the main ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurised Cow's Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk is a good source of calcium and protein, and pasteurization ensures safety by eliminating harmful bacteria.

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Mineral Salt (509)
Good

Mineral salt (E509) is used as a food additive to regulate mineral content and improve texture, generally considered safe.

Starter Cultures
Good

Starter cultures help in cheese fermentation, contributing to flavor development and safety of the product.

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Non-Animal Rennet
Good

Non-animal rennet is used to coagulate milk, enabling cheese production while being suitable for vegetarians.

Fetta Cheese
Neutral

Fetta cheese is a traditional dairy product that provides flavor and texture, but it is processed and may contain added ingredients.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Anti-Caking Agent (460)
Neutral

Anti-caking agents like E460 prevent clumping in powdered ingredients, generally recognized as safe in small amounts.

Preservative (202)
Neutral

Preservative E202 (potassium sorbate) inhibits mold and yeast growth, helping extend shelf life without significant health concerns when used appropriately.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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