Common questions

Is Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE healthy?

Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE scores 55/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. This shredded cheese blend contains multiple types of cheese, which are generally nutritious and provide protein and calcium.

How processed is Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE?

Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE compare to other cheese?

Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE ranks #50 of 59 cheese in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Organic Valley Grassmilk Raw Cheddar at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE'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.

Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE

Name: Cabot Creamery 4 CHEESE MEXICAN SHREDDED CHEESE
Brand: Cabot Creamery

Cabot Creamery

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Agri-Mark Inc.

Category Cheese

Summary

This shredded cheese blend contains multiple types of cheese, which are generally nutritious and provide protein and calcium. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of anti-caking agents and a natural mold inhibitor, which slightly detract from its overall healthiness. Despite having a relatively clean ingredient list, the processing level limits its score.

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 offers dairy nutrients but is included as part of the processed cheese blend.

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asadero & queso cheese

Neutral

Asadero and queso cheeses contribute flavor and dairy content, typical of processed cheese products.

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potato starch

Neutral

Potato starch is used as a stabilizer and thickener, common in processed foods.

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corn starch

Neutral

Corn starch acts as an anti-caking agent and thickener, standard in processed cheese products.

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calcium sulfate

Neutral

Calcium sulfate is added to prevent caking and maintain texture, a common food additive.

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natamycin

Neutral

Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor used to extend shelf life of cheese products.

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en:e160b

Neutral

E160b (annatto) is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic color.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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