Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds

Common questions

Is Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds healthy?

Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This mozzarella cheese product is primarily composed of whole milk mozzarella, which provides high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds?

Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds compare to other cheese?

Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds ranks #17 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 Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese Cultures counts in its favor; En:e235 is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tillamook Whole Milk Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds

Tillamook
85 Excellent
7.5 oz
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Tillamook County Creamery Association
Category Cheese
Summary

This mozzarella cheese product is primarily composed of whole milk mozzarella, which provides high-quality protein and calcium. The addition of potato starch and natamycin, a natural mold inhibitor, slightly increases its processing level. Despite these additives, the product maintains a relatively clean ingredient list, contributing to its favorable score within the processed foods category.

Key ingredients 8

Cheese Cultures
Good

Cultures help develop the cheese's flavor and texture, contributing positively to the fermentation process.

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Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
Neutral

This cheese provides protein and calcium, but is also processed, which is common in shredded cheese products.

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Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Pasteurized milk is a standard dairy ingredient that offers essential nutrients but undergoes heat treatment that reduces some beneficial bacteria.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used to coagulate milk and produce cheese, a common processing step without significant health concerns.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is added to prevent caking and improve texture, a typical additive in processed cheese products.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor used to extend shelf life, generally considered safe in food applications.

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En:e235
Bad

En:e235 is an additive that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals and is considered undesirable in clean-label foods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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