Mozzarella

Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese

Name: Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese
Brand: Belgioioso

Excellent out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 90

Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese scores 90 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
minus 1.5 points Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
minus 0.5 points Energy 250 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese

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Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

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Nutrition per 100 g

Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points

Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [3]

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TOTAL 90Excellent

100 − 10 = 90

Serving: 1 serving (100 g)

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

pasteurized milk, vinegar, enzymes, salt

Contains: Milk

Always check the package: recipes change.

Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

who.int
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

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