Cheeses
Kroger Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 79
Kroger Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
Capped at 79: No nutrition facts on file, so we can't confirm excellent.
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Low moisture part-skim mozzarella Good & Gather · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Delallo mozzarella 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese
Ingredients
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition
- Nutrition facts unavailable no points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. No nutrition facts on file, so we can't confirm excellent.
Ingredients
- pasteurized part-skim milk
- cheese culture
- salt
- enzymes
- potato starch
- tapioca starch
- dextrose and calcium sulfate
- natamycin
Label text, as published
pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, potato starch, tapioca starch, dextrose and calcium sulfate, natamycin
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kroger
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org