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Vegetarian Cheese

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Common questions

Is Vegetarian Cheese healthy?

Vegetarian Cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This vegetarian cheese is made from high-quality ingredients such as pasteurized milk and cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor.

How processed is Vegetarian Cheese?

Vegetarian Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Vegetarian Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Culture 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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Vegetarian Cheese

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$131.35 · 5 lb · $1.64 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Lactalis
Category Cheese
Summary

This vegetarian cheese is made from high-quality ingredients such as pasteurized milk and cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. The product is processed, which limits its score, but it contains no harmful additives or seed oils, maintaining a clean ingredient profile. Its processing level and clean label allow it to score well within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk provides high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Culture
Good

Cultures help develop the cheese's flavor and texture, supporting digestion and gut health.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Coagulating Enzyme
Neutral

The coagulating enzyme is a standard processing agent that helps curdle milk, with no significant positive or negative health impact.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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